Realistic Flap Position and Effects | RFS - Rortos | Page 1

small beacon May 31, 2025, 4:17 AM

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As far as I know, 737 would have flaps extended at flaps 5 configuration and it is a common setting for takeoffs, and both slats and flaps would extend. But in RFS, if I have flaps 5 on 737-800, there’s only slats extended and have no aerodynamics effects.

I’m sure it is possible to make adjustments without major template updates as now we are having a quite detailed model.

Thanks for reading and please consider!

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Realistic Flap Position and Effects

tepid brook May 31, 2025, 11:09 AM

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I mean, the slats do have some effects on the aerodynamics, but it's a little hard to notice

worn plaza May 31, 2025, 6:43 PM

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If you want to get technical - slats re-energise the boundary layer of airflow over the wing and thus delay flow separation- they effectively increase the angle of attack the wing can be flown at without inducing a stall. By their very nature, they will also add some drag. They do not increase lift directly

#Realistic Flap Position and Effects