REFLECTOR: Taping aileron gap

[Al Gietzen]

Well; I put tape on the aileron gaps today; and went flying and doing T and
G's.  I really didn't detect any difference in handling.  Maybe because I
already have VGs on the wings, and inboard fences.  I guess it varies from
plane to plane.

 

Al

 

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Jack Sheehan
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 7:27 AM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Brake authority

 

Al,
I currently use a clear reinforced duct tape (3M) I bought at Lowes orHome
Depot. The small slot does make a difference. I first tried white vinyl
electrical tape and was flying for a few months. On approach one day I heard
something and then felt like something grabed the wing. Not a big deal but I
landed and when I got to the hangar the tape had blown off one wing and it
made a difference. I switched to the 3M tape ( on top of the wing) and it
has been on there for 3 years through rain ice etc. good stuff.

Jack 
N55XL

At 07:43 PM 6/7/2007, you wrote:



I forgot to mention that I am using white electrical
tape to seal the aileron gap on top of the wings,
the aileron control seems very positive to me all the
way down to touchdown speed. 
 
Pat 
 
I've considered this, but as I look at the gap, it is so small that it is
surprising that it could make much difference.  Although, I suppose that a
very little flow through there could trigger/enhance flow separation.
 
I was thinking some white duct tape (for it's lighter weight, not it's
color) on the underside would be the way to do this.
 
What has been others experience?  Scott B, what's your take?
 
Thanks,
 
Al
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