REFLECTOR:Trailing Edge Fences

Dave Black reflector@tvbf.org
Sun, 25 Jan 2004 15:31:01 -0500


Ronnie,

> The factory said the Vortilons would not be needed if the VG's were
> installed.  

That's what I remembered, too. Of course, this question ie easy to answer...

> I do not recall the history of the Vortilons - why they were required by
> Burt.

I believe their main purpose is to prevent air 'sliding' lengthwise down the
wings. This helps reduce the likelyhood of trailing wing stall when you are
crabbing. 

Dave Black
Shortwing RG