Hi again!
Have now downloaded some files, among them the Dash. But the spoilers are in the up position! What command is used to extend/retract these?
Dash8 spoilers
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The spoilers in the Q400 are a bit different. Then the spoilers switch is in the up position ("FLIGHT") the spoilers will come up on the ground when the power levers are at idle. The spoilers will automatically retract once you advance for takeoff power or when you set the spoiler switch to "TAXI". Here is out Q400 tutorial flight and flight deck introduction to answer more questions about the Q400: https://www.aerofly.com/aerofly_fs_2/d…raft:dash8-q400
In the air the spoilers only assist the ailerons, they don't extend. To slow down the Q400 is fitted with two extremely large propellers. Once you pull back power to flight idle you have enough drag Plus you have a very long landing gear that creates a bit of drag when extended.
If you've ever seen a Q400 at an airport in real life chances are they had their spoilers up before takeoff. That is normal procedure
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And this is a very good move