Vortex Generators

Learjetter · #1 04-20-21, 04:39 PM

Ordered Microaero VGs today for my NA '77 G model. Will try to remember to post an installation report, and a post-installation flight report in the coming weeks.

Side note: Called an aerospace coatings company who insisted I can bring the paint codes from the log entry and sample inspection plates and they will make me matched aircraft-quality paint in rattle-cans (while you wait) so I can do the paint and clearcoat myself. The microaero site includes excellent painting instructions in the FAQs.

Update: Finished installation and ops check flight. Bottom line? Easy to do, makes a difference.

Update #2: Link to Cessnaowner.org article on VGs.

Jhogan0101 · #2 04-20-21, 09:43 PM

Good luck with the install.
I did myself last year on a saturday.
Not a bad install if you're handy.
They make a noticeable difference.
Would do it again for sure.

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mshac · #3 04-21-21, 12:11 PM

Thanks for the pics JHogan, they were very helpful.

I truly wish this forum would update its software from 1999 so we could actually post pictures in the threads, and with no 1 meg limit!

Herb, AOL is calling and it wants its forum back!

Jhogan0101 · #4 04-21-21, 02:27 PM

Its great that we have a FREE forum!

saxbill · #5 04-22-21, 02:00 PM

Anyone have any concerns about loosing inboard of the booms and it striking the prop? Other than that, this looks great! Thank you to everyone who has posted their observations!

mshac · #6 04-22-21, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by saxbill

Anyone have any concerns about loosing inboard of the booms and it striking the prop? Other than that, this looks great! Thank you to everyone who has posted their observations!

I don't think the VGs have enough mass to do any damage to a swinging prop. One could nick the paint, buts that's about it I think.