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Vortex generators
by Sonex1517 » Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:54 pm
At the fly in yesterday, one of the attendees had a Sonex with Vortex Generators. I’ve been interested in doing this for some time, and this was the first time I’ve seen them on a Sonex.
The kit is available from Aircraft Spruce and I ordered one. I’ll report back after I install and fly them.
Photos attached to this post.
The kit is available from Aircraft Spruce and I ordered one. I’ll report back after I install and fly them.
Photos attached to this post.
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Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Aero Estates (T25)
First flight 10/10/2015
375+ hours
Jabiru 3300 Gen 4
Prince P Tip
Taildragger
N1517S
Sonex 1517
Aero Estates (T25)
First flight 10/10/2015
375+ hours
Jabiru 3300 Gen 4
Prince P Tip
Taildragger
N1517S
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Re: Vortex generators
by Sonex1517 » Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:56 pm
Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Aero Estates (T25)
First flight 10/10/2015
375+ hours
Jabiru 3300 Gen 4
Prince P Tip
Taildragger
N1517S
Sonex 1517
Aero Estates (T25)
First flight 10/10/2015
375+ hours
Jabiru 3300 Gen 4
Prince P Tip
Taildragger
N1517S
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Re: Vortex generators
by Jlogan1 » Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:14 am
After seeing Jeffs saturday, we ordered a set too. I will try to posts my results.
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Re: Vortex generators
by Sonex1517 » Mon Oct 14, 2019 5:23 pm
Cool. I’m interested to see what you think of it also. Good to have more than one data set.
Robbie Culver
Sonex 1517
Aero Estates (T25)
First flight 10/10/2015
375+ hours
Jabiru 3300 Gen 4
Prince P Tip
Taildragger
N1517S
Sonex 1517
Aero Estates (T25)
First flight 10/10/2015
375+ hours
Jabiru 3300 Gen 4
Prince P Tip
Taildragger
N1517S
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Re: Vortex generators
by fastj22 » Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:44 pm
Gary had them on his Zenith Cruzer. He sure could bring it in low and slow. Not sure what the high end cost is. We did have those giant tundra tires on our trip to KOSH.
I'd be curious how it impacts the top end. Do I lose 5 or 10 mph in cruise? If so, no joy. If not, then maybe. Sonex are really docile on landing. These aren't Lancairs. Don't cost much to try. Anyone wanna give me $60 bucks, I'll do a before and after test. Then keep the VGs if I like them and send you $60. Send them back to you if I don't like em.
I'd be curious how it impacts the top end. Do I lose 5 or 10 mph in cruise? If so, no joy. If not, then maybe. Sonex are really docile on landing. These aren't Lancairs. Don't cost much to try. Anyone wanna give me $60 bucks, I'll do a before and after test. Then keep the VGs if I like them and send you $60. Send them back to you if I don't like em.
John Gillis
SEL Private, Comm Glider, Tow pilot (Pawnee Driver)
Waiex N116YX, Jabiru 3300, Tail dragger,
First flight, 3/16/2013. 403 hours and climbing.
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