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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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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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
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.
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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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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! ?? ?
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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.
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!
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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! ??
?
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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.
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!
I hope it works out well for you Justin.?
?Keep us up to date with the progress!
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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! ??
?
?
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.
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.?
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On Feb 11, 2022, at 3:12 PM, Justin Gregoris <jgregoris789@...> wrote:
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Yes sir - will do!
I hope it works out well for you Justin.?
?Keep us up to date with the progress!
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! ??
?
?
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.
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
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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!
I hope it works out well for you Justin.?
?Keep us up to date with the progress!
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! ??
?
?
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.
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.?
?
Yes sir - will do!
I hope it works out well for you Justin.?
?Keep us up to date with the
progress!
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! ??
?
?
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.
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.
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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.?
?
Yes sir - will do!
I hope it works out well for you Justin.?
?Keep us up to date with the
progress!
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! ??
?
?
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.
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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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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Hi I get my parts from the main xair dealer in Europe and they also have skins. www.randkar.fr ----- Upprunalegt skeyti ----- Frá: William Scully via groups.io <billscully_99@...> Til: [email protected]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.
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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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I'd like to find out who makes covers as mine is getting pretty mouldy on my hanuman.
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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.?
? Yes sir - will do!
I hope it works out well for you Justin.?
?Keep us up to date with the progress!
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! ??
?
?
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.
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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Contact Michael Coates Australia X-Air dealer Maybe he can help. Master Distributor Australia and New Zealand Sent from an iPad
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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!
I hope it works out well for you Justin.?
?Keep us up to date with the progress!
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! ??
?
?
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.
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.?
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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.?
?
Yes sir - will do!
I hope it works out well for you Justin.?
?Keep us up to date with the
progress!
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! ??
?
?
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.
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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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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