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Old September 4th 06, 01:07 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Dick[_1_]
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Default Fowler Flap Mechanism

Still need a little more detail regarding how the Fowler flap mechanism
inside the wing was configured . Do the flap ends slide in a groove inside
a rib? Is there a center located pushrod or one at each end? I can
understand the piano hinge and it's ability for a flap to stay "fixed" but
can't visualize the Fowler extension details. Thanks, Dick
"Dick" wrote in message
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After seeing the KP-5 Kappa Aircraft import's Fowler flap operate on the
Sport Pilot tv program, I was wondering what the simplest, least
complicated mechanically/structurally sound means to operate would be.

It appeared to be some sort of extendable track??
My first thought, is that doesn't appear to be very simple.

Comments?
Thanks, Dick