Leading Edge Slats on the Me-109

[Hood]

Originally Posted by taildraggernut

Now hopefully you will be able to explain to us all exactly what are the mechanics involved in complete stall/spin avoidance once a slatted wing has been taken beyond it's maximum angle of attack?

I haven't read Crump literally.

I've read it as:

"Slats are an anti-spin device in that they extend to prevent the wing stalling, thus giving a pilot a chance to avoid a spin when non-operation of the slats would cause a stall and a possible spin. They also slow down the stall so there is a greater chance that the stall does not result in a spin."

Like ABS. It's a device to stop you skidding. It doesn't mean it'll stop you skidding in every situation though.

Who was the Finnish 109 pilot who said they don't know what happened in a stall/spin because they never stalled/spun?

And isn't this getting away from the original topic, which is do they have any effect in this game?

Hood