Believe me there is nothing hallowed about these halls. So welcome.
I am very prepared to believe I am your elder – I would be amazed if I was not.
I have no idea if I am your better but on the basis of what you have written here I would doubt it. Your words seem fine to me but I have never flown an aircraft with “automatic” slats.
So give it time and I am sure somebody who has will respond. If not we shall have to dig into some books.
Cheers
John