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WISC
PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 6:16 pm 
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There is a T-18 on BS that doesn't have flaps.

Can they be added now or must it be done at construction?

What difference in approach speed is there between no flap and flap +10?????

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leewwalton
PostPosted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:01 pm 
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I've already answered Dean privately but just for future reference for anyone else interested in this airplane (assuming he does not buy it.)

It is possible to add flaps to a no flap wing but not without considerable effort. I flew my airplane for several months without flaps and once I got used to it, it did not bother me at all. The stall speed is somewhat (5-7 mph) lower but the primary advantage of flaps is the steeper approach angle.

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