New NACA VGs

Based on a study that David Ullman did on VGs for the top of the Velocity, specifically to generate better airflow into the cooling NACA ducts, I’ve decided to replicate his experiences. He determined that larger vortex generators that are typically used on airfoils would be required to get into the high energy air at the edge […]

Beginning a cooling study

Our cooling is generally fine, but on hot days when we stay in the pattern, the CHT’s get warmer than I would like. Luckily we know Terry Schubert, of CSA fame, and he’s just the guy to give us some tips. So, we setup for him to come down with some aquarium hose, air stones, and we […]

Second Flight of N44VF

Our Second Flight took place on Thursday March 13, 2008 at Lebanon/Warren County Airport (I68) with our test pilot Dave Bertram at the controls. Conditions were 59 degrees, 42% humidity (dewpoint 32 degrees), barometer setting 29.79″ and sunny with winds 12 kts out of 260 degrees with gusts to 14 kts. At our elevation of […]

Flight Test Plan

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First Flight of N44VF

A good friend of mine is fond of saying Shazam when something exciting happens. Shazam indeed. Our first flight happened this evening with Dave Bertram at the helm. I wish I could describe the wrenching self-doubt I experienced as he taxied to the end of the runway, or the elation of watching him lift off […]

Weight and Balance (Version 4)

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