Dear 6ers,
While talking with an RV4 owner over the weekend he brought up the subject of VGs. At one time he put VGs on the inboard wing and experimented a bit but later removed them because he thought they made the plane float on landing (his conclusion, not mine).
This got me to thinking about installing VGs on my 6A. I found an affordable set https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/stolspeed.php
At AS&S.
I've seen kits online in the 400 dollar range and most claim improvement in low speed handling and reduction in stall speed. I have also read about using turbulator tape for gliders with similar effect. My sailplane is covered with this stuff and I keep a roll handy for repairs or replacement. I know some RVs use turbulator tape on the tail but has anyone tried this on the top of a wing? Also, any real world experience with the AS turbulators?
Thanks
Kirk
RV12 Sold
RV6A Flying
While talking with an RV4 owner over the weekend he brought up the subject of VGs. At one time he put VGs on the inboard wing and experimented a bit but later removed them because he thought they made the plane float on landing (his conclusion, not mine).
This got me to thinking about installing VGs on my 6A. I found an affordable set https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/stolspeed.php
At AS&S.
I've seen kits online in the 400 dollar range and most claim improvement in low speed handling and reduction in stall speed. I have also read about using turbulator tape for gliders with similar effect. My sailplane is covered with this stuff and I keep a roll handy for repairs or replacement. I know some RVs use turbulator tape on the tail but has anyone tried this on the top of a wing? Also, any real world experience with the AS turbulators?
Thanks
Kirk
RV12 Sold
RV6A Flying