Are slats shy ?

[Robo.]

- Could the pilot control the leading edge slats?

Originally Posted by Crumpp

The slats open as required and the amount can be precisely controlled by the pilot.

Originally Posted by Kyösti Karhila, Finnish fighter ace. 32 victories

No. The slats were extended when the speed decreased enough, you could feel when they were extended.

Some interetsting info about Bf 109 slats from my bookmarks:

http://www.virtualpilots.fi/feature/...09myths/#slats

http://109lair.hobbyvista.com/techre...lats/slats.htm