REFLECTOR: Vortex generators

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Trying again with a photo



Tom wrote:
> Steve--could you try posting that photo again. I'm just curious how 
> you've got them placed with only 9 VGs.
> Also, does anyone know if the factory VGs come in clear or only in 
> white?? thx Tom
>
> My V was very hairy on short final, almost no response from the ailerons.
> I covered one wing with wool 'tufts' and went flying with a video 
> camera in the chase a/c.
> They say every picture tells a story - at low (approach) speed, the 
> tufts forward of the aileron (upper wing surface) stood up on end, 
> perperdicular to the airflow - the ailerons were flopping around in a 
> vacuum.
>
> I made my own VGs from some white, angle plastic from the local 
> hardware store and put about 9 VGs on each wing (see attached photo) 
> and the respose on short final is firm and responsive.
>
> I would not consider taking them off.
>
> fwiw
>
> Steve
>
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