On 8 Mar 2004 13:31:48 -0800,
(AttentionLEcureuil) wrote:

Hi,
I was reading the Johnson's ASW-20 flight evaluation. He says the -6
degrees flap setting is useless and that 0 degree is better up to
76kts, where the -9 degrees should then be selected.
Johnson also says something about the possible -4 degrees flaps
setting that might be more useful than the -6.

Leaping in with both feet on the basis of one flight....

- Do you guys feel that the -6 setting is useless?

Were you were briefed the same as I was - after release trim to 57 kts
in flap position 3 and then you can pretty much leave the trim alone
until its time to land? If you use these guidelines then position 2 is
useful as it stands because just moving the flap lever steps you from
40 kts in 4, thru 57, 68 or so to around 80 in position 1 with no
stick pressure needed and no retrimming. Those are nicely spaced
points.

- Have you drilled a new -4 flap position to replace the -6 and if so,
does it seem to work great?

I've not tried holding other flap positions so don't know what speed
you'd get from -4 degrees.

Martin.

PS: To Andreas Maurer, if you're listening: other new ASW-20 drivers
might appreciate your flying notes as much as I did if you'd re-post
them. I inherited a paper copy with my glider.

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