Quote Originally Posted by jiott View Post
Its also 80 mph for the SS7. This is for full flap extension. I have never seen a speed limit for 1/2 flaps; has anyone else seen anything for 1/2 flaps? I nearly always wait for 80 mph before pulling any flaps at all because its a good habit, but I have never been concerned if I happen to pull 1/2 flaps at 85-90 mph.
Same here, Jim. I use 1/2 flaps for take-off & landing, as recommended by Paul at Stick & Rudder. I've tried every which way of course, but prefer that. When first starting to fly my Kitfox, I'd occasionally forget to retract them and have gone right through 90 mph before realizing it. Paul commented to me that the newer style flap mounting bracket design was stronger than the original design, although I've never personally confirmed that.