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Re: Europa-List: Reduce speed in approach

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Reduce speed in approach
From: Graham Singleton <grahamsingleton@btinternet.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:46:40

Robert Borger wrote:
>
> Michel,
>
> Do I understand correctly that you wish to reduce the approach speed 
> by extending the flaps further than is normally permitted on the 
> monowheel?
>
> I
>
> Personally, I'd not recommend any of these modifications as you are 
> treading in new, untested areas of Europa aerodynamics.  Perhaps one 
> of the more aerodynamically inclined folks can make a better judgement.
>
> Check six,
> Bob Borger
Bob, Michel
Ivan did test 30deg flap deflection but he found that at any lower speed 
control was difficult because the ailerons were not effective.
Don't do it
Graham



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