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Q: How much will vortex generators reduce my stall speed?
A: Conservatively, a 4 to 6 mph reduction in stall speed can be expected. This
varies between aircraft and
some
of our customers have experienced as much as a 12 mph reduction.
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Q: Will VGs affect my top speed performance?
A: At maximum power, you may experience a 0-4 mph reduction, but this depends on
the particular aircraft.
At normal
cruising speed there is no noticeable reduction.
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Q: My plane already flies great. Why would I
want VGs?
A: Vortex Generators are best known for
lowering the stall speed of aircraft. But, in addition, customers
always remark about how much better their planes handle at low speeds and how
much more
responsive their ailerons are. They also feel an extra margin of safety they
hadn't experienced before.
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Q: I've heard of plastic VGs. Do they work
as well as aluminum VGs?
A: Plastic
vortex generators, even when treated with UV inhibitors, still break down under ultra violet
rays.
They become brittle, break off and fail. Aluminum has been proven and
certified by the FAA for
general aviation aircraft and has become the standard to provide a high quality, long lasting VG.
The stiffness of this material, along with the profile of our VGs, generates the best vortice for
optimal performance. We've actually had customers remove plastic VGs from their aircraft
and replace them with our kits. Their performance numbers even improved.
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Q: Can I use aluminum VGs on my composite or
fabric wing?
A: Yes. the adhesive we provide is
compatible with these materials.
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Q: Do VGs increase the weight carrying
capacity of the aircraft?
A: No
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Q: Can I really install VGs myself?
A: Yes! We provide the materials and the instructions for you to be able to do
your own installation.
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