[VIDEO] Velocity N44VF First Flight with Vortex Generators

The first flight of Velocity N44VFwith Vortex Generators installed on both the main wing and canard to improve low speed handling and lower stall speed.

Installing the Vortex Generators on Wings

We’re finally to the point where I’m ready to install our vortex generators (we’re in our final paint and have flown enough with our wheel pants to be ready to try the next aerodynamic change). As our baseline we’ll use dual pilot (Elizabeth and Pete, her instructor) as the starting point. In that configuration we’re […]

Main Wing and Canard Vortex Generators

We haven’t installed them yet, though I’ve purchased the VG’s from CCI in New Jersey. These can be used in front of a NACA duct to improve attached cooling air flow into the duct, or on the wings. The factory provides a template for installing these on the wings since it’s critical that the lift remain […]