Rans S6: 390kg to 450kg upgrade
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Rans S6: 390kg to 450kg upgrade
Being a simple soul, I don't understand the need to change the flaps & ailerons on my S6 as part of the upgrade.
The upgrade requires replacement of the original flaps with a broader chord towrds the wing root, for the later constant chord type.
The original flaps on my aircraft would(?) be more effective as they must have almost twice the surface area.
I thought that the stronger struts would have been sufficient and that the new narrow chord flaps are not going to make a major difference.
Perhaps somebody can explain the aerodynamic rules that dictate this?
The upgrade requires replacement of the original flaps with a broader chord towrds the wing root, for the later constant chord type.
The original flaps on my aircraft would(?) be more effective as they must have almost twice the surface area.
I thought that the stronger struts would have been sufficient and that the new narrow chord flaps are not going to make a major difference.
Perhaps somebody can explain the aerodynamic rules that dictate this?
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