"G.R. Patterson III" wrote in message ...


Marco Leon wrote:

Actually, it can be argued that one should have the flaps down while taxiing
on rough icy taxiways.

That would be sort of like trying to carry a sheet of plywood across and outdoor
skating rink. The least little gust, and you're sailing away. Keep the flaps up.

Or even a steady cross wind. The Navion has a lot of sail area as it is when
it's broadside to the wind. It takes a lot of rudder to make it track straight in
a cross wind. The last thing I'd do is leave the flaps down in a taxi.