7AC Flaps

[sparky66]

I was perusing the NTSB accident database, and came across this one: http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief2.asp?ev_ ... 031&akey=1

In one of the paragraphs, the investigator(s) surmise the flap up and flaps extended stall speeds of the airplane by analyzing a picture of the instruments. I really hope all accidents aren't investigated with this level of competence.

[CptKelly]

You mean your Champ doesn't have any flaps? What about the Champ Flap STC?

Mike

[wadamson]

If you read the referenced line about the flaps ( Airspeed indicator markings depicted the power-off, flaps up stall speed as approximately 49 knots (56 mph) as evidenced by the lower limit of the green arc. The power-off, flaps extended stall speed was about 42 knots (48 mph) as evidenced by the lower limit of the white arc) you will notice that the reference was to the gauge markings not to actual flaps being there.