Re: X air Hanuman vortex generators
Thanks Justin. For your reply.
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William Scully
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#12296
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Re: X air Hanuman vortex generators
Contact Michael Coates Australia X-Air dealer Maybe he can help. Master Distributor Australia and New Zealand X-Air Australia - Michael Coates Unit 2, No. 481 Scottsdale Drive Varsity Lakes QLD 4227.
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Nils
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Re: New X-air H Hanuman owner
I found the best mix was a Rotax 912 and Kiev 3 blade prop.
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Brian Ellis
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Re: New X-air H Hanuman owner
You can adjust your flaps to counteract a rolling tendency. If yours rolls to the left, lower that side maybe one turn and raise the other by one turn. Another option might be to add a trim tab to the
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Marlin Jones
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Re: X air Hanuman vortex generators
I'd like to find out who makes covers as mine is getting pretty mouldy on my hanuman.
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sandblasting1972
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Re: X air Hanuman vortex generators
Hi I get my parts from the main xair dealer in Europe and they also have skins. www.randkar.fr ----- Upprunalegt skeyti ----- Fr¨¢: William Scully via groups.io <billscully_99@...>
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Bernhard Svavarsson
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Re: New X-air H Hanuman owner
Using a Newton propeller 60 x 38 on our UK reg Hawk. Works well with 3200 rpm max in straight level flight. Have an issue with a progressive roll to the left with ailerons, flaps and control stick set
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Glyn Williams
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Re: X air Hanuman vortex generators
There was a company on the Isle of White U.K. made replacement fuselage covers that worked out lighter than the original and were more mould resistant. Can¡¯t recall the name
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Brian Ellis
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Re: X air Hanuman vortex generators
Its open, just slow with continual covid closures William Scully via groups.io wrote on 12/02/2022 10:59 am:
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Michael Coates
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Re: X air Hanuman vortex generators
Hi Bill, I have tried multiple times myself to contact them as well. I feel like 'we' (this x air community) are on our own with the X-Air. We help out each other when we can. Sorry about your
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Justin Gregoris
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Re: X air Hanuman vortex generators
Does anyone know if x-air factory is open or closed ? I¡¯ve been waiting 2 yrs for wing covers - now can¡¯t get hold of anyone from the company about my 50% deposit for my parts Has anyone been
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William Scully
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Re: X air Hanuman vortex generators
Yes sir - will do! ________________________________ Sent: Friday, February 11, 2022 6:08:51 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [XAIR] X air Hanuman vortex generators I hope it works
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Justin Gregoris
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Re: X air Hanuman vortex generators
I hope it works out well for you Justin. ?Keep us up to date with the progress! ________________________________ Sent: 12 February 2022 01:59 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [XAIR]
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Hank Optland
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Re: X air Hanuman vortex generators
Quite a lot of effort in my view - not to mention a thumb suck as where best and how far apart to place them given the marginal improvement on an already slow fabric covered aircraft. Of course those
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Richard Stubbs
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Re: X air Hanuman vortex generators
Thanks for the prompt replies! I decided I am going ahead with it. I spoke to 4 others with these VGs on various fabric planes and they all wished they would have installed them years ago. If they
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Justin Gregoris
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Re: X air Hanuman vortex generators
That was my gut feeling on it as well. On an aluminum or traditional dope and paint I could see it working, but the mylar/dacron has too much flutter and flexibility. I guess if someone was willing to
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Tom Yoder
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Re: X air Hanuman vortex generators
A few have tried with ZERO results....??? They dont stick and there is too much movement in the fabric kymidnight@... wrote on 11/02/2022 11:12 am: --
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Pipistrel Moderator
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Re: X air Hanuman vortex generators
That interesting. I wonder how they would stick to the fabric of an X-air, and if there would be any negative effect at higher speeds. Tom
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Tom Yoder
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Re: X air Hanuman vortex generators
Hi Justin, There is some great info on VGs on this site: https://www.stolspeed.com/. The owner of the business is John Gilpin. Kind regards, Hank Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>
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Hank Optland
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X air Hanuman vortex generators
Hello all from Ontario Canada: I am wondering if anyone has installed vortex generators on their X Air Hanuman/Hawk? I can install them myself, 10% of the length from the leading edge, (4 inches apart
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Justin Gregoris
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