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Old 07-02-2003 | 01:07 AM
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Default Lancair Flaps

I only have a few flight on my Lancair. All of my landings have been relatively hot. I have been experimenting with the flaps to get a slower landing. So far, I cut in about 15 degrees and saw not appreciable effects. I think my main problem is high idle speed.

My bird has an OS 91 Surpass II with a 13 x 8 three blade prop. I have the idle set at ablut 2500 rpm before take off.

I have no problems on landings - nothing but grease. However, I would like to slow them down without stalling. Any real time Lancair model experienced pilots have any suggestions or techniques to share?