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08-07-2020, 01:09 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Worland, Wyoming
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Flaps down on shutdown?
I'm preparing my POH and checklists right now and I have noticed a lot of template POHs call for flaps down just before shutting the engine down. No aircraft I currently fly does this. What is the reasoning? The only one I can think of is so a passenger isn't tempted to use it as a step. Thanks!
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08-07-2020, 01:12 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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yes, minimizes accidental use as step.
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08-07-2020, 01:12 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Correct. And it makes entering the aircraft much easier. (Not so important for the taildraggers, but it makes a difference for the 'A' models...
Last edited by Schooner69 : 08-07-2020 at 04:15 PM.
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08-07-2020, 01:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Battle Ground WA
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flaps down
I'm an A driver and flaps stay down. DO NOT step on flaps up. Bad news. Good luck Art
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08-07-2020, 02:03 PM
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Okay, thanks for the replies guys. Flaps down it is.
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08-07-2020, 02:13 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Albany, OR
Posts: 145
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Trip Point Elimination
From experience I've found having the flaps down - A model 9 - eliminates catching the shoe toe on the flap trailing edge.
With flaps down it is noticeably easier, and more comfortable getting in and out of the aircraft.
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08-07-2020, 02:15 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
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Definitely flaps down!
Not only due to the accidental "use as step" risk.
You might actually trip over/catch the trailing edge when stepping from the step weldment to the fortified area on the wing, especially lesser experienced/less frequent passengers.
And when loading / unloading bags, the flaps in up position would be living much more dangerously, too.
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08-07-2020, 02:20 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Peachtree City, Ga
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Flaps
However comma, when you are on cross country and have gotten a clearance after loading wife and baggage, it is a terrible time to find out that your flaps will not come up.
Wonder how I learned this?
Therefore, after I land my RV, flaps come up so I know I can depart
If needed for a special needs unload, I raise them before leaving my plane
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08-07-2020, 02:31 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: DVT Phoenix
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I used to leave the flaps up at times when parked outside, it looked better and people didn't then ask Why are the flaps down, used to hear that a lot years ago. Then one day I went the plane and there were several small shoe prints on the wings and flaps. No damage but have never parked with flaps up since. sometimes Parents with small children don't have a clue
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08-07-2020, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Some BIG kids (40 year olds...) can't read or understand NO STEP decals either...
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