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Unread 02-13-05, 09:37 PM
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Vortex Generators

Does anyone hava any experience with vortex generators such as Micro-Dynamics. I own a 1973 Pressurized model and my only complaint is the useful load. My hope is that one of these kits results in an increased gross weight.
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Unread 02-14-05, 12:40 AM
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If you use the Search function on the board and search for Micro-Dynamics or vortex, I think you will find several threads on this subject. But I don't think VGs will allow you to increase gross weight. I hear that the Flint tip tank mod has a gross weight increase, and I think Owen Bell (see Web Pages section of this site) also has a gross weight mod, but I have no personal experience with either mod.

I think a gross weight increase would seriously compromise single engine performance. There is only so much you can do with a certain amount of horsepower...

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PEYTON, ON THE MESSAGE BOARD HAS VG'S ON HIS 337. THERE IS PLENTY OF THREADS TALKING ABOUT THIS AND FROM WHAT I HAVE READ IT SOUNDS LIKE A REALLY GOOD MOD TO GET. I THINK RICHARD HAS THEM ON HIS ALSO.

BTW, I AM IN GRR WHERE ARE YOU AT IN MI?
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BTW, I AM IN GRR WHERE ARE YOU AT IN MI?
And I'm near AZO. Jerry is BTL. Where are you??
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