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Old 05-09-2013 | 09:08 PM
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Default 12z Flaps

I have done a search but cannot find a specific answer, thus my question.

I'm trying to set up a simple flap function for a jet. I have chosen the correct wing type. 2ail+2Flaps. Each servo has its own channel. I would like to assign flaps to SG 3 position switch. All the way up is flaps up for normal flight. Center position for take off flap and down switch position for landing flap. I'm having a difficult time adjusting each individual flap for their end points at each switch position and even if I think I have it set, when I flip the SG switch to different positions each flap moves down or up at different distances. It should be a simple task and yet I'm having a difficult time.

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Old 05-10-2013 | 06:15 AM
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Default RE: 12z Flaps

First, go into the Function section of the Linkage Menu and change Flap2 to Flap. Set the first Flap channel to the desired control. You'll now have 2 channels named "FLAP" that operate off of the same switch.

Move the switch to the "Takeoff" (mid flaps) position. Adjust the control linkages so that the flaps are in their proper positions. Now, move the switch to the "Flaps UP" position. Adjust the Travel endpoint so that the flaps are in the proper position when they are stowed. Finally, move the switch to the "Landing" position. Adjust the opposite Travel Endpoint so that the flaps are in the desired position.

Repeat this procedure for the second flap channel.

You will likely have to work with this a bit to get everything fine tuned. If you need to adjust the Takeoff flap position, you will wind up having to adjust both UP and Full down endpoints, but you will have the flaps operating as you desire.
Old 05-10-2013 | 07:03 AM
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Default RE: 12z Flaps

Thanks Bax,

And if I want to have separate trims for each flap position do I just use conditions? Since conditions will be used would it be better just to do the entire operation with conditions ? And if so how?

Thanks for your help again

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