On Thu, 2002-09-19 at 06:52, Alex Perry wrote: > > 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 (d) to keep %N1 up (for faster spool up) in a jet.
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