nexstar advise.....
 

hello...

I am looking to take the trainer flaps off of my nexstar...but before I do...has anybody flown the nexstar with out the flaps on or with out the added wing tips?....

RE: nexstar advise.....
 

I've taught several students that had the Nexstar. I think it flies much better without the flaps. You can leave the wing droops on if you want, but I would say take them off. I also recommend to disconnect the AFS.

Hope this helps

Ken

RE: nexstar advise.....
 

thanks..yeah I havent used the afs once since Ive started flying about a month ago..I soloed in the first week and have since had some great flying with this plane!!!! I'm just looking to make the plane more manuverable....thanks for the advise...Im gonna take off the flaps and re trim the plane for this sunday's flight.....wish me luck

RE: nexstar advise.....
 

I have also flown several Nexstars. I usually have the student take the flaps off even before the first flight. It's never been a problem. And I have flown a couple without the wing droops on and I really didn't notice much difference in the way it flies. But it may be that I was adjusting to different flying without being aware of it.

Either way, it's a good flying plane.

RE: nexstar advise.....
 

I flew my NexStar with the flaps on for a few flights, until I got use to landing her. As you know she glides in very slow - nice for practicing the landings. Just remember that when you take them off you will have to land faster to prevent a stall. I took the tip pieces off before that too and did not notice any difference in handing.

Good luck!