I purchased an RV 4 about one year ago. This forum has been very helpful, I want to thank you all in advance for your patience with my newbie questions.
Here is the latest: when on approach, I lower the flaps to the first notch at 85 kts. indicated airspeed. This requires minimal force. At 75 kts. I extend to the second notch. This requires a fair amount of exertion. I am not comfortable with the effort required, it feels like I am stressing components of the flap actuating system. POH information allows higher IAS for both notches. My GPS confirms IAS within a couple knots. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Here is the latest: when on approach, I lower the flaps to the first notch at 85 kts. indicated airspeed. This requires minimal force. At 75 kts. I extend to the second notch. This requires a fair amount of exertion. I am not comfortable with the effort required, it feels like I am stressing components of the flap actuating system. POH information allows higher IAS for both notches. My GPS confirms IAS within a couple knots. Any thoughts would be appreciated.