> Holding the same attitude while retracting the flap will result in a
> settling/sink. However, what one should do is as the flaps are slowly
> retracted, the nose is raised to compensate for the reduction in lift caused
> by the change in configuration
I agree.
I have learnt also to do it (retracting)
almost immeadiately after take-off.
By doing it slowly /gently it is easy & safe.
No notable height loss at all.
Our Europa (Mono of course!) is a real performer
as a clean (clean only!!!) - so it must be clean asap after take-off.
> In my limited experience with my 914 powered Monowheel, retracting the flap
> never ceases to amaze me, the surge in performance as the wheel and flap
> retract is brilliant.
In my VERY limited experience (912S), just confirm, REALLY.
One can ask: what to do if emergency landing gear retracted
(when doing "too early" in take-off)?
"So what" is my answer! It is easy and fast to lower and in the other
hand, Europa has a slippery boat-like-body to land w/o gear.
Happy landings.
Regards, Raimo
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Parkin" <mikenjulie.parkin@btopenworld.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 10:02 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: When to retract the flaps?
>
> > As regards the flaps question I totally agree that you need to get rid of
> > as much drag as possible as soon as possible. However a full retraction of
> > the flaps will cause the aircraft to sink (anything up to 100ft). I was
> > warned by a very experienced pilot that this was not a clever thing to do
> > especially at 200ft.
>
> Carl,
>
> With respect, if you are losing upto 100ft on flap retraction, you are not
> using the best technique.
>
> Holding the same attitude while retracting the flap will result in a
> settling/sink. However, what one should do is as the flaps are slowly
> retracted, the nose is raised to compensate for the reduction in lift caused
> by the change in configuration.
>
> In my limited experience with my 914 powered Monowheel, retracting the flap
> never ceases to amaze me, the surge in performance as the wheel and flap
> retract is brilliant.
>
> regards,
>
> Mike
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