Ron,
Apart from not wanting to make an enemy of Ivan, there is an additional
reason (if you would even need one).
Part of getting the outriggers to lock is accomplished by the momentum of
the gear swing up. I suspect that an electric flap drive may not achieve
reliable outrigger locking.
Paul
On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 12:33 PM, Ivan Shaw <ivanshaw@btinternet.com> wrote:
>
> I linked the flaps to the mono wheel to stop me from landing wheels up!!
> The flaps provide a strong visual clue on approach that you are in the
> 'landing configuration' that is with gear down and locked. Separate them
> and ???? Also why add 'cost weight and complexity' [the enemy of the
> designer] to your aircraft?
>
> Kindest Regards
> Ivan
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