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Sitting in the cockpit, I'm not remotely close to getting gouged by the fap handle bracket. I have simmered the thought of elec flaps but I am like Rich, it would be a project to get it done.....Dan

I am working towards a solution with a built in flap position indicator.
I plan to use the Firgelli FA-PO-150-12-2 which has in built position feedback and combine it with an e flap controller.
http://www.seareycanada.com/Welcome%20to%20eFlaps.pdf
The ACI e flap controller is both the switch and the indicator, it will drive the flaps to a pre set position with a single press of the relevant button, the button lights to indicate which stage of flap is set. Probably not to everyone's taste but I think it strikes a good balance.
By my estimate electric flaps work out at about 1.2 pounds heavier than the flap handle and that seems like a reasonable trade for cleaning up the centre tunnel and improving cabin comfort.
I thought from reading past news letters the recommended flap extension speed was 100mph although I have seen some T18 operators manuals where the max speed was 110.

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Stug

100 mph is the design flap extension speed.

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John Evens
Arvada, Colorado
T-18 N71JE (sold)
Kitfox 7 SS N27JE