> Does the R have a 40 deg flap detent? My understanding is that the 40 deg flap setting (over the whole family) is actually related to max gross weight. If you want the 40 deg then you will be limited to 2300 lb; if you make do with 30 deg ... you can have more.
However, as the interior gets nicer, the avionics become more complete, you add long range tanks, a larger engine, retractable gear, etc etc ... you're adding empty weight, so that after a while 2300 lb is not enough. You're then _forced_ to eliminate the 40 deg setting to be able to fly. The last ten degrees _are_ mostly drag, but that's what you need (a) to get a steep final in rugged terrain (b) for fast descents in emergency management (c) for a relatively quick flare for short fields _______________________________________________ Flightgear-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.flightgear.org/mailman/listinfo/flightgear-devel
