TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHEN TO USE OR NOT TO USE FLAPS WITH A WARBIRD by Fat Guy Flies Rc!

When to and not use flaps?? That is the question!
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[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Using flaps is more about how the plane behaves as it lands. Not all planes benefit from flaps. Some land better without , with others flaps are almost a necessity.

[@FalconFlight747]

I’m glad flap usage mostly comes down to preference. I have yet to fly a bird with flaps but it’s good to know they aren’t crucial for most planes to land with.
Thanks for the info
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[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I have learned that sometimes they are a hindrance depending on the wind and battery load.

[@twincitymoo7141]

Great explanation about flaps.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thank you!

[@JeffsCustomRC]

Nice video, thanks for sharing 👊🏼👊🏼

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks for watching!

[@eqrc7587]

BigGuy great tips my friend. I test flaps in the air and if it balloons, I come in on landing flaps and hit landing flaps about 2 ft off the ground and kill power. If the wind is blowing I see how slow I can get it on landing flaps but takeoff flaps work the same. Just wait till 2 ft off ground and hit takeoff flaps. Done great w/Valiant today, wind was 7 or 8 mph gusts.👍🏻✌🏻🖖🏻

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I agree, I forget which landing it was but I deployed them about 2 seconds on approach and yes It does make a difference to wait until closer to touching down. I think its in the angle of attack coupled with speed. The Valiant will forever be one of my "Go To" planes!

[@dannyhelton6363]

Good job explaining Flaps

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks Danny. I know your getting the new Timber Turbo evolution , but are you gonna get DRACO someday?

[@dannyhelton6363]

@@FatGuyFliesRCI already have one. If you remember Mine arrived 2 days before yours. Haven't had time to Maid it.

[@BillKisel]

Only flying RC for about a year. Have a Sport Cub S 2, UMX Turbo Timber and a FT Simple Cub now setup with flaperons. Love playing with flaps for STOL and often just for relaxed slow flying around my property. Right now have no interest in getting a warbird but will keep what you've said in the back of my mind. Thanks.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Now that you have those birds, take a break from traditional flying and try a power glider like the Conscendo Evolution.

[@BillKisel]

@@FatGuyFliesRC I was actually thinking about getting one of those soaring eagle RC models. I think you get them off of banggood.

[@cajunrcfamily6188]

Eflight discontinued this plane. Can you believe it. It’s so fun to fly

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yes when it's a great plane that sells alot then that means discontinue. Lol I amnot figure them out.