> I'm about to work on the flaps and was thinking of doing split > flaps (approximately 11" x 21" on each side) and am possibly > considering adding an integrated small belly board of 9" x 30". > These could be operated independently or jointly. Thoughts and > opinions would be greatly appreciated. > Rodger Nicolls ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
In order to make a decision, you should determine just what results you hope to achieve. Are you looking for a lower stall speed plus drag for landing or would simply adding drag for landing be sufficient. In my case a 9X30 inch belly board that lowers to nearly 90 degrees is totally sufficient in adding drag for the landing approach and my KR is heavy at 765 pounds empty. Mark Langford is using split flaps ( I don't know the size) and is happy with their performance. I'm not sure I'd go through the complication of trying to combine the two. Just my opinion. Larry Flesner
