ORIGINAL: wazzbat
OK. So elevator control moves both flaps and aileron control moves one flap? That makes sense.
No, you misunderstood the poster.
Normally flaperons are an attempt to add a flap like function to a plane that has NO working flaps.
Instead the ailerons are moved down in unison a BIT, while still continuing to work as ailerons, in an attempt to give the plane more lift.
This was often then coupled to an elevator via yet ANOTHER mixing function on a computer controlled radio, to make the plane perform very tight loops. But this was never the primary reason for flaperon mixing.
However flaperons can act to get you in trouble. They will cause a wing to stall more quickly, so it is best to avoid flaperons for your purposes ( landings and short field takeoffs ).
ORIGINAL: wazzbat
But you need a programmable controller to do this I'm guessing. Do the mid price range radios have those functions?
Yes you need a programmable radio.
Most non-entry level computer controlled transmitters have flaperon and other advanced mixing functions. Functions that make "mid priced" TX's worth while.
Now-a-days you can find computer controlled radios down to $170.00 or so in price. Well within the Entry level or beginner's price ranges, but often overlooked.
The "mid priced" TX's in the $300-600.00 range have quite advanced mixing and features.
The "high priced" units all but make coffee for you.