NACA Vortex Generators

Here you can see where we’ve added a couple of vortex generators to each NACA to try and improve cooling to the engine. I also made tabs on my slip joints for the runners to allow us to tighten them down. NACA Vortex Generators

Vortilons

The vortilons are mounted just before we sign the airplane off for flight, since they’re so easy to break off. However it’s critical that they be installed as the prevent the sweep of the wing from allowing the high pressure air to move laterally down the wing which would hurt lift and make the wings […]

Vinyl Velocity Logos

We’re I’m applying our Velocity logos on the inside of our lower winglets. I got these from Designery online, but you can get them made at Fast Signs too. For formatting only Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisci elit, sed eiusmod tempor incidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam […]

Finished Winglet Covers

Here are the custom covers, finished, that Elizabeth’s mom was kind enough to sew up from a pattern that Linda Brainard made for us. The material is Sunbrella, so it should hold up well outside. Embroidered sock/heat shield

Vinyl N Numbers Applied

We’re finally applying our n numbers. We’ve done an initial sand and buff on the wings so we can apply the numbers, though we may come back and do a more detailed job later. I got these temporary numbers at my local Fast Signs, though the permanent ones with come from AirGraphics. RTA Transfer/Decal Close-up Applied numbers

WxWorx Testing

Oh this is sooo cool. I’ve wanted to have on-board weather for a long time. I think it is a huge safety improvement. Let’s face it, if you’re going to be airborne longer than 1 hour or go further than 100 miles, the weather you experience has a very high probability of not being the […]