ORIGINAL: CGRetired
The debate that comes up about flaperons is that when used in that manner, you remove the effectiveness of the ailerons when you most need them to be fully operational. If you push in, say, 20 degrees flaps, that's 20 degrees less aileron control you have.
I would suggest that if you want flaps, them build them in, independent of the ailerons.
CGr.
Well, I have two of my planes setup with Flaperons, I ahve no issues with aileron corrections. You just have to be sure they are set up correctly. I use them for take off and landing. Do I really need them on the planes they are set up on? Probably not, but it's nice to experiment a little. I also have spoilerons set up. Makes for tight loops!! Agree with other though that seperate would be a better way to do.