ORIGINAL: davcos
Thanks for the info. I thought flaps were to increase the lift of the wing so the plane would actually "fly" at lower speeds to avoid a "tip" stall. I've never had a problem slowing one down, just slowing it down too much! That has to be the most frustrating crash... nice approach slow down, and crash from 3' above the runway.
Additional "lift" is generated if the flaps act to change the airfoil shape or add to it, as with split or fowler flaps.
You are talking about a flaperons, which will primarily increase drag... further slowing the plane down.
The plane doesn't really need this, as it stops quickly due to the fuselage shape.
The high angle landing technique is probably the best approach, and be ready to hold the elevator up. You'll be varying the amount of backpressure once it's down.
If you should transition to another surface, such as grass, hold the elevator fully deflected to avoid noseover.