REFLECTOR: Aileron Fences

[Scott Derrick]

both. And as Richard said, aileron control is relative.

You will still need to use the rudders, but the ailerons will have more 
force than sans VG's.

Scott

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Aileron Fences
From: Ron N VelocityXLFG <velocityxl at fastmail.fm>
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
Date: 04/04/2013 10:38 AM

> Huge in lowering landing speeds or low speed control. I am ok with my
> landing speed. I just would like more
> aileron authority.
>
> Ron
>
>
> On 4/4/2013 11:25 AM, Scott Derrick wrote:
>> I agree, VG's make a huge difference in low speed aileron control, and
>> better climb rate.
>>
>> Scott
>>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Aileron Fences
>> From: Richard J. Gentil <richard at naples-air-center.com>
>> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
>> Date: 04/04/2013 09:36 AM
>>
>>> Ron,
>>>
>>> The VG's will approve your low speed performance.
>>>
>>> Richard
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone 5
>>>
>>> On Apr 4, 2013, at 11:26 AM, Ron N VelocityXLFG
>>> <velocityxl at fastmail.fm> wrote:
>>>
>>>> No VG on my wings . Do have VG on my Nacas but that's another story.
>>>> On 4/4/2013 9:52 AM, Richard J. Gentil wrote:
>>>>> Ron,
>>>>>
>>>>> Just to check, you also have the VG's on the main wing and canard
>>>>> right?
>>>>>
>>>>> Richard
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone 5
>>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 4, 2013, at 10:30 AM, Mark Magee <edjonesbrady at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Ron,
>>>>>> Do you have vortilons installed? If so, then you fly the bird on
>>>>>> the rudders as a taildragger in the pattern. If not, make it so.
>>>>>> Stall fences work but look funky IMHO.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Mark B. Magee
>>>>>> Sent from IPhone 4S
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 4, 2013, at 7:15 AM, Ron N VelocityXLFG
>>>>>> <velocityxl at fastmail.fm> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I was thinking of trying aileron fences to help the sluggish
>>>>>>> characteristics of my plane when
>>>>>>> it is low and slow. If memories serves me correctly aileron
>>>>>>> fences do just that with no speed
>>>>>>> penalty  correct? What should I expect if I do install fences ?
>>>>>>> Is there a size and shape that has
>>>>>>> worked out best?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Almost done with phase 1. Been a long 36 hours so far but enjoyed
>>>>>>> every moment.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Ron
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