REFLECTOR: Aileron Fences

[Kevin Baker]

Good point
The model wing I would think makes a diff
I have a 173 long xl wing and it "moves" slower than the smaller std wing

Makes since
Kevin Baker

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On Apr 4, 2013, at 12:00 PM, "Richard J. Gentil" <richard at naples-air-center.com> wrote:

> Ron,
> 
> You will be more stable at landing speed with VG's. More aileron control in a Velo is a relative term. The Velo is designed to use rudder for landing. I fly an SERG which with the shorter wing does give you more aileron authority on landing then the longer wing XL but then again it is very sluggish compared to a standard spam can. 
> 
> If you want greater aileron response on landing the cut off your winglets. You will be surprised at how much more your ailerons will move. (Who needs rudders anyway right?)
> 
> Richard
> 
> Sent from my iPhone 5
> 
> On Apr 4, 2013, at 12:38 PM, Ron N VelocityXLFG <velocityxl at fastmail.fm> wrote:
> 
>> 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
> 
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