I applied to Francis for a similar scheme for the trim tab slots -
refused on the basis that they might jam in the future
For the flap slots I plan to plagarize and fit "rabbit ear" extensions
to the flaps...
Miles
Nigel Charles wrote:
>
> Message text written by INTERNET:Grahamclk@aol.com
> >As you know the flapdrive tube operates through an elongated slot in the
> two
> fuselage sides. There has been discussion at times of the passage of air
> through this aperture and drag effects.
>
> I would appreciate the PFA view of this as it is a relatively simple matter
>
> to add a flange which closes this slot when the flaps are retracted.
> Perhaps
> there has already been a mod. application on this theme ?
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>
> Klaus Dietrich has added sliding internal covers to the apertures in his
> Europa and very neat they look too. I believe this included the flap slots.
> Maybe he will publish the details if he reads this. Perhaps you could send
> details for an article in the 'Flyer' Klaus?
>
> Nigel Charles
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