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