Am considering vortex generators for my 701 in lieu of slats. Am about to close the wings. Anybody know anything about the pros & cons and technical requirements of this?

Views: 259

Comment

You need to be a member of Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers to add comments!

Join Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers

Comment by Ian Pritchard on June 22, 2009 at 5:58am
Thanks Ken - what the designer says is good enough for me - after all - I'm no aeronautical engineer!
Comment by Ken Ryan on June 7, 2009 at 10:07am
The designer of the airplane has addressed this topic directly:

http://www.zenithair.com/stolch801/design/slats-vs-vg-design.html
Comment by Robert Crawford on June 7, 2009 at 8:57am
Ian,
Go to StolSpeed Aerodynamics, they have done a lot of test with the V/G's. I have just started scratch building a 701 and I'm leaning toward the V/G's myself.
Bob

New from Zenith:

Zenith Planes For Sale 
 

Classified listing for buying or selling your Zenith building or flying related stuff...


Custom Instrument Panels
for your Zenith
:

Custom instrument panels are now available directly from Zenith Aircraft Company exclusively for Zenith builders and owners. Pre-cut panel, Dynon and Garmin avionics, and more.


Zenith Homecoming Tee:


Zenair Floats


Flying On Your Own Wings:
A Complete Guide to Understanding Light Airplane Design, by Chris Heintz


Builder & Pilot Supplies:

Aircraft Insurance:

 
 

West Coast USA:

 
Pro Builder Assistance:

 

Transition training:

Lavion Aero

K&S Aviation Services

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty for all your building and pilot supplies!

How to videos from HomebuiltHELP.com

Developed specifically for Zenith builders (by a builder) these videos on DVD are a great help in building your own kit plane by providing practical hands-on construction information. Visit HomebuiltHelp.com for the latest DVD titles.

© 2024   Created by Zenith.Aero.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service