Author Topic: Flaps don't produce lift?? (Read 793 times)

Extreme · « **on:** March 22, 2000, 04:28:00 AM »

Just wondering if this is the case then why does auto-takeoff have flaps down?

Ex.

Saintaw · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2000, 05:02:00 AM »

No extra lift yet, but it allows you to take off at lower speeds...

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Extreme · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2000, 05:49:00 AM »

why would you want to take off at lower speeds?

I understand why buffs and heavies need the flaps to help them get off the ground but slow them down on take off?

Dunno..maybe there's some benefit..I'm no real life pilot!..just wondering.

Ex.

Saintaw · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2000, 06:54:00 AM »

My experience with autotake off stops here, as I had to learn to Take off in AH manualy before this feature was implemented

50 deaths trying to take off with the Hog

... Good olde times

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Westy · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2000, 08:19:00 AM »

It's already been acknoleged by HTC that the flaps only provide a fracton of the lift they should (i heard 30% and yet again 25%). The fix is reported to be in the upcoming release.

-Westy