Flaps

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Originally Posted by manintrees

That is some great info. Please tell me why you want to use flaps when diving on grounds targets?

No. Flaps have a maximum speed they can be deployed. Usually around 200mph or less. A P47 for example has a 180mph upper limit on flap deployment. Above that you'll break the hydraulics. Combat flaps can be used at higher speeds but your trading lift for speed. Personally thats breaking the golden rules of energy fighting.

Also due to flaps increasing lift you'll be far less accurate when using them.

Most dive bombers had dive breaks. Everyone else had to manage there speed by either shallow dive, reducing RPM and increading pitch and using the prop as a break or opening the radiator to cause drag.