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Old October 17th 08, 10:49 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Hellman
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Default stemme flaperon mix control

On Oct 10, 11:45*am, bjarthur wrote:
thanks martin. *but i'm confused now. *you make it seem like the flaps
can move independently of the ailerons. *the descriptions of the S10
i've seen specify it as having "full-span flaperons", which i took to
mean that the inboard and outboard control surfaces on the foldable
wings were physically attached when assembled such that they were
always at the same angle. *if this is not the case, then i think i'm
beginning to understand. *however, if it's not the case, then why call
them flaperons? *simply because there is a mixer which coordinates
their movement?


The flaps and ailerons can move somewhat independently, being
connected via the "mixer" I mentioned. In any event, roll response in
a Stemme is very good for such a long-winged (23 meter) ship.

Hope this helps.

Martin