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The manual for my 303 Mosquito is silent as to when the use of negative
flaps becomes beneficial during cruise. Any pointers as to what speeds are associated with -1 and -2 flap positions? Any data on the LD benefits of negative flaps at higher speeds? I read Dick Johnson's flight eval (Aug '79) and my take away is that it makes sense to go to -1 (4.6 degrees) at around 80 kts and that there's little difference between -1 and -2. I also understood that article to say that the speed of best LD could be increased by 5 kts by using -1. Is my understanding on these two points correct? Dick says the weather was poor and there was a lot of scatter in the data--does anyone have experience that agrees/disagrees with Johnson's report? Any help appreciated--specific to the 303 or regarding flap use during cruise in general. Hey, I'm transitioning from a PW5 to a 15M and it's got a lot of new thingies to get used to--retractable wheel, flaps, water, LEGS!!! ;-) Brent |
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