A-10 flaps really necessary?
05-26-2008, 05:36 AM
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A-10 flaps really necessary?
I'm working on a Dean Lassek A-10. I need to keep the plane below 25 kg. (55 LBS) Take off weight, so I'm trying to save all the weight I can. I built the wing in one piece of balsa covered foam.
My question is; How effective/necessary are the flaps in the A-10. There are some MIBO A-10's out there and I'd like to hear of experiences with flaps-up-landings. Anyone?
My question is; How effective/necessary are the flaps in the A-10. There are some MIBO A-10's out there and I'd like to hear of experiences with flaps-up-landings. Anyone?
05-26-2008, 08:36 AM
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RE: A-10 flaps really necessary?
That's a Roger on Mike's observation.....also if you have a strong head wind flaps are optional. There is a significant difference in how quickly the hawg slowes down with or without flaps.
05-26-2008, 09:11 AM
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I'm working on a Dean Lassek A-10. I need to keep the plane below 25 kg. (55 LBS) Take off weight, so I'm trying to save all the weight I can. I built the wing in one piece of balsa covered foam.
My question is; How effective/necessary are the flaps in the A-10. There are some MIBO A-10's out there and I'd like to hear of experiences with flaps-up-landings. Anyone?
I'm working on a Dean Lassek A-10. I need to keep the plane below 25 kg. (55 LBS) Take off weight, so I'm trying to save all the weight I can. I built the wing in one piece of balsa covered foam.
My question is; How effective/necessary are the flaps in the A-10. There are some MIBO A-10's out there and I'd like to hear of experiences with flaps-up-landings. Anyone?
why dont you build it full spec.
then go to germay , get it licenced and you can fly anywhere?
05-26-2008, 10:37 AM
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RE: A-10 flaps really necessary?
Thanks for the replies, guys.
Hello Sandor.
If I'm above 25 kg the only possibility I have is to go to Germany and get it licenced, and fly it there. 25 kg is absolute maximum in Denmark. I would really like to fly my A-10 here in Denmark, so I need to get the dry weight below 21 kg in order to have enough fuel.
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why dont you build it full spec.
then go to germay , get it licenced and you can fly anywhere?
why dont you build it full spec.
then go to germay , get it licenced and you can fly anywhere?
If I'm above 25 kg the only possibility I have is to go to Germany and get it licenced, and fly it there. 25 kg is absolute maximum in Denmark. I would really like to fly my A-10 here in Denmark, so I need to get the dry weight below 21 kg in order to have enough fuel.
05-26-2008, 12:36 PM
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RE: A-10 flaps really necessary?
ORIGINAL: I_Fly_Coolers
Stig have you considered using the large Dubro wheels instead of the heavier jet wheels, and are you using brakes?
Stig have you considered using the large Dubro wheels instead of the heavier jet wheels, and are you using brakes?
