Decision taken, Colin! I'm going to retro-fit split flaps, which are=20 probably the best compromise, since:
- They are as easy to install as a belly board, - They provide as much drag, - They do give a bit of extra lift. My aileron control cables being rigged to the rear of the rear spar, I'll=20 have to be very careful on my setting, but that's manageable. =20 As for the hinge, I plan to use plain piano hinge, which I will screw to=20 the rear spar with plenty small screws. Now, I've got to find a way to make the torque tube and the actuator rods. = I need to find a solution that does not require any welding. Maybe I can=20 find a way that takes only rivetting and glueing? Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France " Ce courriel et les documents qui y sont attach=E9s peuvent contenir des i= nformations confidentielles. Si vous n'=EAtes pas le destinataire escompt= =E9, merci d'en informer l'exp=E9diteur imm=E9diatement et de d=E9truire ce= courriel ainsi que tous les documents attach=E9s de votre syst=E8me infor= matique. Toute divulgation, distribution ou copie du pr=E9sent courriel et = des documents attach=E9s sans autorisation pr=E9alable de son =E9metteur es= t interdite."=20 " This e-mail and any attached documents may contain confidential or propri= etary information. If you are not the intended recipient, please advise the= sender immediately and delete this e-mail and all attached documents from = your computer system. Any unauthorised disclosure, distribution or copying = hereof is prohibited."