In a message dated 15/02/97 10:55:20, you write:
>>2 flap settings, and have the outriggers latch and release at both
settings<<.
IMHO that would be a touch ambitious and certainly in the #15/hr class. The
serial mechanical link from flap lever through flaps to outriggers is against
it. You would indeed almost be forced to motorise the outriggers.
I had in mind just disconnecting the flap rod from the u/c and coupling a
separate lever with intermediate stages for base leg and finals (was I taught
too long ago ?) leaving the outriggers unlocked until reaching full flap.
A large flywheel could stabilise the a/c on the ground in case you forget to
use full flap....(:-)), oops, sorry we haven't got a joke channel yet.
Graham C.
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