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--- faq:the_f-18_flaps_only_moves_on_the_ground [2017/01/17 22:59] – jh
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-When the flaps have been selected to the down position but don't show any deflection, that is normal.
+When the flaps have been selected to the down position but don't show any deflection: that is normal if you are too fast.
-In the real F18 fighter jet the board computer schedules the flaps and slats according to the airspeed and [[aircraft:tmd:airfoil#angle_of_attack|angle of attack]]. Above 250 knots the flaps only deflect a little bit during very tightly flown corners and only below 250 knots they will deflect more significantly to improve lift.
+In the real F18 fighter jet the board computer schedules the flaps and slats according to the airspeed and [[aircraft:tmd:airfoil#angle_of_attack|angle of attack]]. Above 250 knots the flaps only deflect a little bit during very tightly flown corners and only below 250 knots will they deflect more significantly to improve lift.
-At typical approach speeds, such as 140 knots the flaps will reach full down deflection.
+At typical approach speeds, such as 140 knots the flaps will reach full down deflection with the flap selector in the down position.