NorthwestJack
Well-Known Member
I am building a 2 seat airplane ( see under wood construction) , but My question has to do with vortex generators.
I recently flew in a GlaStar and the pilot flew the airplane until it stalled. At that point the airplane was bobbing up and down , barely flying , however the pilot still had full control of the ailerons. He could do turns ( rather slowly) under control!. THis is the first time I have ever experienced this in an airplane.
The Glastar uses a small (2x2 inches) vortex generator ahead of the ailerons.
Does anybody know of any technical information on these vortex generators.
Why dont more airplanes use them? It seemed like a great safety feature.
I am considering using these on my airplane.
Jacq
I recently flew in a GlaStar and the pilot flew the airplane until it stalled. At that point the airplane was bobbing up and down , barely flying , however the pilot still had full control of the ailerons. He could do turns ( rather slowly) under control!. THis is the first time I have ever experienced this in an airplane.
The Glastar uses a small (2x2 inches) vortex generator ahead of the ailerons.
Does anybody know of any technical information on these vortex generators.
Why dont more airplanes use them? It seemed like a great safety feature.
I am considering using these on my airplane.
Jacq
