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Dana
Joined: 13 Dec 2007
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Location: Connecticut, USA
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 Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 5:05 pm Post subject: Flaps on Ultrastar? |
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It occurred to me the other day, has anybody ever built or modified an
Ultrastar with flaps? Doesn't seem like it'd be too tough, and I don't
think the US needs full span ailerons. I've been flying mine for several
years now, and my biggest complaint (other than the prop ground clearance)
is the limited glide angle control short of diving at the runway and hoping
the speed will bleed off soon enough... with no side area slips don't
really do anything. Being pushed along by an old Cuyuna makes me want to
be able to precisely hit a spot on the ground in the event of engine
failure, and flaps would sure help.
-Dana
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| Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2011 4:42 pm Post subject: Flaps on Ultrastar? |
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I build a 'flaperon' lever onto my UltraStar. It lowers the entire length of the ailerons while leaving aileron control intact. Very effective at slowing it down.
I've got the machine for sale, but the flaperon assembly is welded in place, and cannot be removed from the airframe.
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