Spokesperson 0 Posted May 9, 2007 What are those flaps all about? When do I use them. If I press flaps down I seem to rise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-ZG-BUZZARD 0 Posted May 9, 2007 Flaps are used normally at take-off and landing, they expand the wing area and drag of air below the wing, thus increasing lift... this is modeled in OFP/ArmA as lift. Alas, I've only 10-minute flight time experience at the controls of a Cessna, and too many hours in flight sims... So please correct me if I'm wrong, anybody. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INNOCENT&CLUELESS 0 Posted May 9, 2007 To few information. And maybe wrong place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAU-8 0 Posted May 9, 2007 in a nutshell, flaps increases the length of the wing, this increases lift. which in turn gives better control at much slower speeds. (basically finer control for landing) more or less ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-ZG-BUZZARD 0 Posted May 9, 2007 Then again, why not consult wikipedia about it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
