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reALIGNed · 02-28-2016, 10:58 AM

I have an 80" electric glider, has all controls except for flaps, the provisions are there for installing a pair. My question is, are they a big plus on a glider and if so, why? Thanks

dja2424 · 02-29-2016, 08:13 AM

Just depends how much performance you want to go after. With the right setup you can program "crow" to help slow you down and "reflex" and "camber" to help with lift management. You'll need at least 7 channels to do all that. It's fun to play around with. I'm no expert sail plane flyer, so others might have some different thoughts. They're not absolutely necessary to go out and fly and have some fun. If you like more stuff to try and play around with, then they don't hurt.

Good luck,

dja2424

Raleighcopter · 04-26-2016, 11:25 AM

On a real glider, and i have hundreds of hours, spoilers are way more useful. Flaps are only used if spoilers are not installed.

rcflier1 · 05-03-2016, 03:13 PM

is you don't have spoilers, 90deg of flaps are the only safe way down thru a good thermal !

Raleighcopter · 05-03-2016, 03:22 PM

Yes. The difference is that you add and remove spoilers at will without issue. Doing so with 90 degree flaps can easily cause a stall.

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reALIGNed Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S.E. Wisconsin	Flaps question I have an 80" electric glider, has all controls except for flaps, the provisions are there for installing a pair. My question is, are they a big plus on a glider and if so, why? Thanks

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02-29-2016, 08:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
dja2424 Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2013	Just depends how much performance you want to go after. With the right setup you can program "crow" to help slow you down and "reflex" and "camber" to help with lift management. You'll need at least 7 channels to do all that. It's fun to play around with. I'm no expert sail plane flyer, so others might have some different thoughts. They're not absolutely necessary to go out and fly and have some fun. If you like more stuff to try and play around with, then they don't hurt. Good luck, dja2424

04-26-2016, 11:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Raleighcopter Join Date: Jan 2016	On a real glider, and i have hundreds of hours, spoilers are way more useful. Flaps are only used if spoilers are not installed.

05-03-2016, 03:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
rcflier1 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2009	is you don't have spoilers, 90deg of flaps are the only safe way down thru a good thermal !

05-03-2016, 03:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Raleighcopter Join Date: Jan 2016	Yes. The difference is that you add and remove spoilers at will without issue. Doing so with 90 degree flaps can easily cause a stall.

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