"Teacherjh" wrote in message
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Dunno about 38, but the newer ones have 30, because full 40 degree flaps
were
causing problems (which I can't recall) due to poor technique of some
sort.

at 40 deg they sucked for crosswinds and that probably ruined a student or
two complete with cross-control flutter, but were great for "carrier-deck"
landings

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