Hi all, I am more used to flying large jets in FS9 and I have set the 3rd lever on my saitek throttle quadrant to be the speed brake / spoiler. When I look at a large jet from an external view, I can see the spoiler come down to slow the aircraft on descent.

My question is...do GA aircraft also have a spoiler and if so, is it the same controller option in MSFS? I have viewed a GA aircraft from an external view and cannot see any spoiler, so I am not sure if there is one to use or if it isnt a simulated moving part? Or do GA aircraft not go fast enough to require one?

Also, do I need to set a propeller reverser control for a GA aircraft on landing?

Thanks very much

GA planes (like c172, PA28) are not carrying enough inertia and they are not as aerodynamicly clean/slippery to require any kind of lift dumper/ speed brake mechanism. 

Power to idle is usually enough to give you abrupt loss of both speed and altitude at the same time. If that isnt enough, always use slipping maneuver...

 

 

The only GA I'm aware has speed brakes are Carenado Mooney but it is only controlled with an on-off switch, not an axis.

Edited July 31, 20214 yr by Ixoye