"Larry" wrote in message
...

An added note: the Flaperons are really 'misnamed' because (at least in
the
case of the A-6) they have nothing to do with Flaps. The A-6 (and many
other
Naval Aircraft) have Flaps (on the trailing edge) and Slats (on the
leading
edge).

Hope this helps.

Larry
AECS (AW/SW/MTS)
USN 'Retired'
20 years if gettin 'em off the pointy end
AND safely home again!


Larry,

You are correct. The A-6 Flaperons are indeed misnamed. In reality they
are spoilers very similar in design to the glide slope control spoilers used
on Schweizer sailplanes.

Wayne
http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder

Retired A-6 Bombardier