ORIGINAL: CGRetired
I just read and replied to a posting about flaperons and spoilerons. I offered my opinion on these devices and don't really use them. Now, with that said, I do have two planes with real FLAPS, but not Flaperons.
My thoughts on flaperons or spoilerons is that they are often used in landing (mostly used in landing) and by adding some level of flaps, you remove effectiveness from the ailerons because of the amount of flaps added. This happens during a most critical time, during landing. I avoid flaperons and spoilerons, but it's a personal thing.
Now the question for you is if this is a reasonable approach? Do you, in your opinion, feel that these remove effectiveness from the ailerons or am I wrong? or even partially wrong or partially right?
Your ideas, please.
Thanks.
CGr.
My CGR you are busy this morning. I have a friend that has flaperons and spoilerons on his GP-Cub. Because it is such a floater I believe it helps him stick in on the ground, but at the same time also much more ineffective if a gust of wind comes up when he is close to landing. He is a instructor for our club so he is a good flyer. Simple breakfast this morning, cereal, muffin and coffee.