RichB63 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 (edited) Hi friends, The USAF style inboard pylons mount close to the wing leading edge. The attached picture shows this arrangement on an RF-4EJ. For the F-4C & D models, which had full-span leading edge flaps, including an inboard segment above the pylon, how was the interference problem dealt with? Was the LE flap notched so that, when extended, it slid around the pylon? Edited September 18, 2020 by RichB63 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingBrickyard Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 (edited) Looks like between the shape of the pylon and the limited movement of the inboard portion, there's enough space. Edited September 18, 2020 by FlyingBrickyard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeneK Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 1 hour ago, RichB63 said: was the LE flap notched so that, when extended, it slid around the pylon? Yes. Here's a photo without the cover showing the opening. Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichB63 Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Excellent...thanks guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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