Flaps

[haitch40]

Originally Posted by Ferigno

I guess I don't have much of an understanding about when to use flaps in combat. I understand the effect that flaps have (changing angle of attack, providing more lift at lower speeds), but I haven't really read anywhere where they talk about using them in combat (other than landing).

I can't fathom using flaps for a BnZ, so people must use them in flat turn fights? The two options seem to be "raised" and "combat", but it seems like "combat" would be using them. Wouldn't that just reduce my speed and energy. Maybe climbing.

Anyone?

ok i know a bit of aerodynamics (im not a total nerd just know the basics)
flaps straight for minimum drag and highest speed
combat settings gives more lift for low speed but not so much your plane has no speed
take-off settings for maximum lift
landing settings for making the plane light but not go up