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| Author: | dickwolff [ Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Vortex Generators |
... it was only a matter of time before someone brought up the subject of VGs on Thorpaircommand.com. MLMP has a row of VG's on the stabilator and I want to take them off. Are there any good reasons NOT to take them off? |
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| Author: | Rich Brazell [ Sat Mar 31, 2012 3:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vortex Generators |
This topic has been kicked around for some time. The A/C was designed w/o them. If you do a forum search you can find more info on those that installed them on T-18's and how they "helped ?" RB |
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| Author: | Jim Mantyla [ Mon Apr 02, 2012 7:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vortex Generators |
Hi Dick, From what I understand, they may have been added to prevent the infamous "bunt" on final approach. There have been a number of other fixes to prevent this from happening. I found that using only 30 degrees flap when solo prevents this with my plane. I did add VG's to the outer panels and vertical tail of my plane. The ones on the vertical tail eliminate most of the fancy footwork I had to do previously. The ones on the outer wing panels really tame the stall and improve low speed control when landing and they did not affect cruise speeds. Jim |
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