BF 109 flaps repeatedly lower during flight - is my flying horrible?

[AndyJWest]

That is a strange one. I don't think it can be due to anything other than a controller/keyboard issue. If you have the flaps controls mapped to the keyboard, as default, I'd try using another key for 'Flaps down' - if this cures it, you probably have a faulty keyboard. Or have you mapped the flaps to a Hotas controller (deliberately, or accidentally?) - check this too.

[ufalcon]

I'll double check HOTAS and keyboard settings - maybe something did get cludged.

[Romanator21]

Don't worry about using "combat flaps" in combat. The name is misleading (I wish Oleg went with "flaps position 1").

If you're forced to use them in a fight, you did something wrong.

[_1SMV_Gitano]

It could be that you noticed the movement of automatic radiator flaps. They are placed in the inner part of the wing. Try a QMB mission and just rise and cut engine power in external view.

[MaxGunz]

I had uncommanded flaps once and when I checked Controls they were mapped to the slider I use for prop pitch. My goof!