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  • doctormike
    HobbySquawk Moderator

    • Oct 2013
    • 1260
    • Santa Fe NM
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    #1

    Vortex generators

    Just read the artical in AMA Model aviation on VG's. I'm going to try both both VG's and thickening control surfaces on my aerobatic planes. Sounds like a winner! Read it! Doc
  • redtwilight
    Hobby Squawk Student Pilot

    • Dec 2016
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    • Hurdle Mills, NC
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    #2
    I saw the article but haven't had time to read it.
    Maybe I should.
    Somehow I just got the idea in my head to design/build a smaller version of the 3D capable Sig Super Senior. There are a few of the large sized one around my area and they fly awesome. The VG's may help.

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    • doctormike
      HobbySquawk Moderator

      • Oct 2013
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      • Santa Fe NM
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      #3
      Look up vortex generators online. A wealth of info. I believe if you have a plane with a tip stalling problem, this could be the answer, since foamies are difficult to retain a wash in. Doc

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      • seaviper
        ATC retired

        • Aug 2016
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        • Philadelphia Mississippi
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        #4
        I read the article. It's interesting. I might do some experimentation with VG's.
        Meridian Aeromodelers, Meridian MS

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        • radfordc

          • Jul 2017
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          • Lansing, KS
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          #5
          I 3d printed a bunch of the VGs like they show in the MA article. Basically a triangle 3/8" on each side and 3/32" thick. I can sell you 40 of them for $5 plus $3 shipping. email radfordc@earthlink.net

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