Hi guys,
I'm in the process of putting together a GP Spacewalker. I would like to know if it would be possible to use flaperons on this plane, & if so, how effective will they be? I plan on using a Futaba 6EXA system.
thank you all for your opinions.

That wouldn't be a good idea on that plane because of the Barn Door style ailerons. It would be a better idea to just add flaps instead.

i fly mine without flaps .don't really need them .really lands slow.Its a sweet flying plane.i have 10 flights on mine now.I've got an os 70 fs surpass on it .Its not fast but flies very realistically.


ken

I've got an os 91 four stroke on mine. The plane lands very slow. Don't see a need for flaperons or flaps.

I agree with the rest of the guys,you don't need flaps. I have an OS91 on mine and landing is a breeze if you use a 14/6 plastic or 15/6 wood props. I noticed the flying chacteristics especially landing will change a lot when you use a prop with a bigger pitch.
Its a beautiful plane,have fun.

I agree with the rest. No need for flaperons on this plane, she's a floater.

I also agree with the rest. Flaps or flaperons are not needed. This is one of the nicest flying planes you will ever see. It is a real floater and that is something that it does best. When you bring it around on approach and cut the throttle you wonder if it will ever touch the ground. I swear you could go out on the runway and walk beside while it is deciding to touch down. It just never wants to quit flying.

Sold on Spacewalker,
clemrick

I must also say flaps are not needed. Mine is also a floater as stated earlier by others. I power mine with a Saito .91. It can be difficult to get on the ground as it just wants to fly with that big wing. A real fun plane to fly and easy to see due to its size and color.

Thanks everyone for your opinions, It's unanimous, so I won't be using flaps on this airplane.It sounds like this is going to be a real fun plane!