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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 from one another) all across the top of the main wings and all underneath the horizontal stabilizer for about 240$ CDN.

The vortex generators are about 1 inch long and about 5/8 inches high and about 3/8 inches wide, made out of clear plastic.

All instructions are provided except what adhesive to use - any suggestions??

Some people inquire as to why an owner would install vortex generators on an aircraft that already has a low stall speed, but I guess my response would be making an effort to reduce stall even lower but more importantly to reduce total take off distance; even if it helps a mere 30 to 40 feet.?

I'm not 100% going ahead with this project but I am quite confident I will notice a difference if I do.

Any advice or suggestions is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Justin


 

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Hi Justin,

There is some great info on VGs on this site: . The owner of the business is John Gilpin.

Kind regards,

Hank


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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Justin Gregoris <jgregoris789@...>
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2022 12:51:19 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [XAIR] X air Hanuman vortex generators
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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 from one another) all across the top of the main wings and all underneath the horizontal stabilizer for about 240$ CDN.

The vortex generators are about 1 inch long and about 5/8 inches high and about 3/8 inches wide, made out of clear plastic.

All instructions are provided except what adhesive to use - any suggestions??

Some people inquire as to why an owner would install vortex generators on an aircraft that already has a low stall speed, but I guess my response would be making an effort to reduce stall even lower but more importantly to reduce total take off distance; even if it helps a mere 30 to 40 feet.?

I'm not 100% going ahead with this project but I am quite confident I will notice a difference if I do.

Any advice or suggestions is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Justin


 

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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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:

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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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 risk damaging things by using two part epoxy or a mechanical fastener, maybe? Doesn't seem worth the risk in an attempt to reduce the stall speed of an already very low stalling aircraft though.

Tom

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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 don't work worst case, I'll take them off and return the product, but I don't see why they wouldn't work, especially underneath the horizontal stabilizer.




From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of kymidnight@... <kymidnight@...>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:31:50 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 risk damaging things by using two part epoxy or a mechanical fastener, maybe? Doesn't seem worth the risk in an attempt to reduce the stall speed of an already very low stalling aircraft though.

Tom

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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 that have them swear by the STOL performance gain, which is human nature after all once you’ve paid your monies and spent the time – not so! ??

?

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Justin Gregoris
Sent: Friday, 11 February 2022 14:00
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 don't work worst case, I'll take them off and return the product, but I don't see why they wouldn't work, especially underneath the horizontal stabilizer.

?

?

?


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of kymidnight@... <kymidnight@...>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:31:50 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 risk damaging things by using two part epoxy or a mechanical fastener, maybe? Doesn't seem worth the risk in an attempt to reduce the stall speed of an already very low stalling aircraft though.

Tom

?


 

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I hope it works out well for you Justin.?

?Keep us up to date with the progress!


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Richard Stubbs <richardstubbs@...>
Sent: 12 February 2022 01:59
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 that have them swear by the STOL performance gain, which is human nature after all once you’ve paid your monies and spent the time – not so! ??

?

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Justin Gregoris
Sent: Friday, 11 February 2022 14:00
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 don't work worst case, I'll take them off and return the product, but I don't see why they wouldn't work, especially underneath the horizontal stabilizer.

?

?

?


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of kymidnight@... <kymidnight@...>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:31:50 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 risk damaging things by using two part epoxy or a mechanical fastener, maybe? Doesn't seem worth the risk in an attempt to reduce the stall speed of an already very low stalling aircraft though.

Tom

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Yes sir - will do!
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Hank Optland <scorchedenvelope@...>
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 out well for you Justin.?

?Keep us up to date with the progress!


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Richard Stubbs <richardstubbs@...>
Sent: 12 February 2022 01:59
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 that have them swear by the STOL performance gain, which is human nature after all once you’ve paid your monies and spent the time – not so! ??

?

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Justin Gregoris
Sent: Friday, 11 February 2022 14:00
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 don't work worst case, I'll take them off and return the product, but I don't see why they wouldn't work, especially underneath the horizontal stabilizer.

?

?

?


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of kymidnight@... <kymidnight@...>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:31:50 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 risk damaging things by using two part epoxy or a mechanical fastener, maybe? Doesn't seem worth the risk in an attempt to reduce the stall speed of an already very low stalling aircraft though.

Tom

?


 

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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 in-contact ?
Thanks v much.?
Bill Scully Redondo Beach Ca.?


On Feb 11, 2022, at 3:12 PM, Justin Gregoris <jgregoris789@...> wrote:

? Yes sir - will do!
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Hank Optland <scorchedenvelope@...>
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 out well for you Justin.?

?Keep us up to date with the progress!


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Richard Stubbs <richardstubbs@...>
Sent: 12 February 2022 01:59
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 that have them swear by the STOL performance gain, which is human nature after all once you’ve paid your monies and spent the time – not so! ??

?

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Justin Gregoris
Sent: Friday, 11 February 2022 14:00
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 don't work worst case, I'll take them off and return the product, but I don't see why they wouldn't work, especially underneath the horizontal stabilizer.

?

?

?


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of kymidnight@... <kymidnight@...>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:31:50 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 risk damaging things by using two part epoxy or a mechanical fastener, maybe? Doesn't seem worth the risk in an attempt to reduce the stall speed of an already very low stalling aircraft though.

Tom

?


 

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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 deposit.

Good news is - a Canadian company in Quebec makes X Air coverings:

.com?

Gary is the owner. He is A-1 with customer service.?

Hope that helps,

Justin





From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of William Scully via groups.io <billscully_99@...>
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2022, 19:59
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 in-contact ?
Thanks v much.?
Bill Scully Redondo Beach Ca.?


On Feb 11, 2022, at 3:12 PM, Justin Gregoris <jgregoris789@...> wrote:

? Yes sir - will do!
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Hank Optland <scorchedenvelope@...>
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 out well for you Justin.?

?Keep us up to date with the progress!


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Richard Stubbs <richardstubbs@...>
Sent: 12 February 2022 01:59
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 that have them swear by the STOL performance gain, which is human nature after all once you’ve paid your monies and spent the time – not so! ??

?

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Justin Gregoris
Sent: Friday, 11 February 2022 14:00
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 don't work worst case, I'll take them off and return the product, but I don't see why they wouldn't work, especially underneath the horizontal stabilizer.

?

?

?


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of kymidnight@... <kymidnight@...>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:31:50 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 risk damaging things by using two part epoxy or a mechanical fastener, maybe? Doesn't seem worth the risk in an attempt to reduce the stall speed of an already very low stalling aircraft though.

Tom

?



 

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Its open, just slow with continual covid closures




William Scully via groups.io wrote on 12/02/2022 10:59 am:
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 in-contact ?
Thanks v much.?
Bill Scully Redondo Beach Ca.?


On Feb 11, 2022, at 3:12 PM, Justin Gregoris <jgregoris789@...> wrote:

? Yes sir - will do!
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Hank Optland <scorchedenvelope@...>
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 out well for you Justin.?

?Keep us up to date with the progress!


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Richard Stubbs <richardstubbs@...>
Sent: 12 February 2022 01:59
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 that have them swear by the STOL performance gain, which is human nature after all once you’ve paid your monies and spent the time – not so! ??

?

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Justin Gregoris
Sent: Friday, 11 February 2022 14:00
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 don't work worst case, I'll take them off and return the product, but I don't see why they wouldn't work, especially underneath the horizontal stabilizer.

?

?

?


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of kymidnight@... <kymidnight@...>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:31:50 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 risk damaging things by using two part epoxy or a mechanical fastener, maybe? Doesn't seem worth the risk in an attempt to reduce the stall speed of an already very low stalling aircraft though.

Tom

?


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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


On 12 Feb 2022, at 09:23, Michael Coates <mcoates@...> wrote:

? Its open, just slow with continual covid closures




William Scully via groups.io wrote on 12/02/2022 10:59 am:
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 in-contact ?
Thanks v much.?
Bill Scully Redondo Beach Ca.?


On Feb 11, 2022, at 3:12 PM, Justin Gregoris <jgregoris789@...> wrote:

? Yes sir - will do!
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Hank Optland <scorchedenvelope@...>
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 out well for you Justin.?

?Keep us up to date with the progress!


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Richard Stubbs <richardstubbs@...>
Sent: 12 February 2022 01:59
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 that have them swear by the STOL performance gain, which is human nature after all once you’ve paid your monies and spent the time – not so! ??

?

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Justin Gregoris
Sent: Friday, 11 February 2022 14:00
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 don't work worst case, I'll take them off and return the product, but I don't see why they wouldn't work, especially underneath the horizontal stabilizer.

?

?

?


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of kymidnight@... <kymidnight@...>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:31:50 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 risk damaging things by using two part epoxy or a mechanical fastener, maybe? Doesn't seem worth the risk in an attempt to reduce the stall speed of an already very low stalling aircraft though.

Tom

?


-- 
With regards,    Michael Coates

AU +61 7 5522 0583
USA +1 213 984 1237


PIPISTREL AIRCRAFT DEALER OF THE YEAR 2012
Winner of the EAA August Raspet Award 2012
PIPISTREL AIRCRAFT DEALER OF THE YEAR 2017

mailto:mcoates@...

skype name:   xcomavionics

Please note: because of the volume of e-mail we are now receiving our replies are
done using voice recognition software in an effort to speed up the reply process. 
Sometimes the voice recognition program inserts silly words or doesn't actually
do what it is meant to do.  Occasionally these mistakes get through our quick
proofreading of each e-mail sent, so please accept my apologies if the odd mistake
gets through.

Legal Notice: The information contained in this email is confidential
and intended only to be read by the person(s) to whom it is addressed.
No one is authorized to copy, use, disclose, distribute or rely on this
information for any purpose whatsoever. If this communication has been
sent to you in error, please email the sender and delete the message.

"Amateurs practice till they get it right;
Professionals practice till they can’t get it wrong."


 

Hi

I get my parts from the main xair dealer in Europe and they also have skins. www.randkar.fr


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Sent: Sat, 12 Feb 2022 00:59:19 -0000 (GMT)
Efni: Re: [XAIR] 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 in-contact ?
Thanks v much.
Bill Scully Redondo Beach Ca.

On Feb 11, 2022, at 3:12 PM, Justin Gregoris <jgregoris789@...> wrote:

? Yes sir - will do!
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Hank Optland <scorchedenvelope@...>
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 out well for you Justin.

?Keep us up to date with the progress!

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Richard Stubbs <richardstubbs@...>
Sent: 12 February 2022 01:59
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 that have them swear by the STOL performance gain, which is human nature after all once you’ve paid your monies and spent the time – not so!

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Justin Gregoris
Sent: Friday, 11 February 2022 14:00
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 don't work worst case, I'll take them off and return the product, but I don't see why they wouldn't work, especially underneath the horizontal stabilizer.



From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of kymidnight@... <kymidnight@...>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:31:50 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 risk damaging things by using two part epoxy or a mechanical fastener, maybe? Doesn't seem worth the risk in an attempt to reduce the stall speed of an already very low stalling aircraft though.

Tom




 

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I'd like to find out who makes covers as mine is getting pretty mouldy on my hanuman.






-------- Original message --------
From: "Brian Ellis via groups.io" <bellis2uk@...>
Date: 2022-02-12 6:51 a.m. (GMT-04:00)
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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


On 12 Feb 2022, at 09:23, Michael Coates <mcoates@...> wrote:

? Its open, just slow with continual covid closures




William Scully via groups.io wrote on 12/02/2022 10:59 am:
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 in-contact ?
Thanks v much.?
Bill Scully Redondo Beach Ca.?


On Feb 11, 2022, at 3:12 PM, Justin Gregoris <jgregoris789@...> wrote:

? Yes sir - will do!
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Hank Optland <scorchedenvelope@...>
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 out well for you Justin.?

?Keep us up to date with the progress!


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Richard Stubbs <richardstubbs@...>
Sent: 12 February 2022 01:59
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 that have them swear by the STOL performance gain, which is human nature after all once you’ve paid your monies and spent the time – not so! ??

?

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Justin Gregoris
Sent: Friday, 11 February 2022 14:00
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 don't work worst case, I'll take them off and return the product, but I don't see why they wouldn't work, especially underneath the horizontal stabilizer.

?

?

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of kymidnight@... <kymidnight@...>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:31:50 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 risk damaging things by using two part epoxy or a mechanical fastener, maybe? Doesn't seem worth the risk in an attempt to reduce the stall speed of an already very low stalling aircraft though.

Tom

?


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USA +1 213 984 1237


PIPISTREL AIRCRAFT DEALER OF THE YEAR 2012
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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. Australia.

Phone Australia?07 5522 0583
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On 12 Feb 2022, at 11:59, William Scully via groups.io <billscully_99@...> wrote:

?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 in-contact ?
Thanks v much.?
Bill Scully Redondo Beach Ca.?


On Feb 11, 2022, at 3:12 PM, Justin Gregoris <jgregoris789@...> wrote:

? Yes sir - will do!
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Hank Optland <scorchedenvelope@...>
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 out well for you Justin.?

?Keep us up to date with the progress!


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Richard Stubbs <richardstubbs@...>
Sent: 12 February 2022 01:59
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 that have them swear by the STOL performance gain, which is human nature after all once you’ve paid your monies and spent the time – not so! ??

?

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Justin Gregoris
Sent: Friday, 11 February 2022 14:00
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 don't work worst case, I'll take them off and return the product, but I don't see why they wouldn't work, especially underneath the horizontal stabilizer.

?

?

?


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of kymidnight@... <kymidnight@...>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:31:50 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 risk damaging things by using two part epoxy or a mechanical fastener, maybe? Doesn't seem worth the risk in an attempt to reduce the stall speed of an already very low stalling aircraft though.

Tom

?


 

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Thanks Justin. For your reply.?


On Feb 12, 2022, at 2:50 AM, Brian Ellis via groups.io <bellis2uk@...> wrote:

?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


On 12 Feb 2022, at 09:23, Michael Coates <mcoates@...> wrote:

? Its open, just slow with continual covid closures




William Scully via groups.io wrote on 12/02/2022 10:59 am:
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 in-contact ?
Thanks v much.?
Bill Scully Redondo Beach Ca.?


On Feb 11, 2022, at 3:12 PM, Justin Gregoris <jgregoris789@...> wrote:

? Yes sir - will do!
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Hank Optland <scorchedenvelope@...>
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 out well for you Justin.?

?Keep us up to date with the progress!


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Richard Stubbs <richardstubbs@...>
Sent: 12 February 2022 01:59
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 that have them swear by the STOL performance gain, which is human nature after all once you’ve paid your monies and spent the time – not so! ??

?

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Justin Gregoris
Sent: Friday, 11 February 2022 14:00
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 don't work worst case, I'll take them off and return the product, but I don't see why they wouldn't work, especially underneath the horizontal stabilizer.

?

?

?


From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of kymidnight@... <kymidnight@...>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:31:50 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [XAIR] 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 risk damaging things by using two part epoxy or a mechanical fastener, maybe? Doesn't seem worth the risk in an attempt to reduce the stall speed of an already very low stalling aircraft though.

Tom

?


-- 
With regards,    Michael Coates

AU +61 7 5522 0583
USA +1 213 984 1237


PIPISTREL AIRCRAFT DEALER OF THE YEAR 2012
Winner of the EAA August Raspet Award 2012
PIPISTREL AIRCRAFT DEALER OF THE YEAR 2017

mailto:mcoates@...

skype name:   xcomavionics

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gets through.

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Professionals practice till they can’t get it wrong."