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Vortex Generator - Swept Wing - Ganged
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Generated these to possibly help aerodynamics of my flying wing (ZOHD Orbit). I ended up using one full strip and a partial strip to go from wing root to tip. Probably not necessary, but that is what I flew with. So far, the aerodynamics seem to be improved over having no VGs. One thing I did notice is that these don’t lay very flat if on the more aggressive curve near the leading edge. So, maybe mount a little further back compared to where I show in the picture.
I'd seen other vortex generators, but none seemed to have the right attributes. This is intended for a wing with a 20 degree sweep back or forward (probably would work for most wings.) Just make sure you get them oriented with the wedge pointing forward, on the wing top surface. I used Fabric-tac glue and it seemed to hold up in flight, even though the VG strip didn’t lay down perfectly flat.
I'd seen other vortex generators, but none seemed to have the right attributes. This is intended for a wing with a 20 degree sweep back or forward (probably would work for most wings.) Just make sure you get them oriented with the wedge pointing forward, on the wing top surface. I used Fabric-tac glue and it seemed to hold up in flight, even though the VG strip didn’t lay down perfectly flat.
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