Hangar Flying => Hangar Flying => Topic started by: Britguy59 on September 06, 2007, 05:49:24 PM
Title: Vortilons
Post by: Britguy59 on September 06, 2007, 05:49:24 PM
Does anyone know where I can find/ make the Long EZ vortilons called for in the CP? I don't have any idea how to make them or put them on. I'm finishing my wings and its time to do them.
Title: Vortilons
Post by: Drew on September 06, 2007, 11:26:43 PM
They are delineated in the CPs. I don't have access to my CPs right now---so can't tell you which one----a fairly early one though---maybe somewhere around 30. There is a template in there (be careful if you have a pdf of this---so that the template prints out to the right size). It also tells you where to install on the wing.
Or you could cheat and go to Aerocad and buy premade vortilons (if they sell them anymore) that you can almost immediately stick on with silicone. If the area between Aerocad's vortilon does not exactly match the curvature of the wing, you can tape your wing (or whatever favorite release method you like), then tape the vortilons on with a generous amount of micro between the wing and vort. Let it dry, pop them off, carve the base of the vort to a pleasing shape, then stick them on with silicone.
Title: vortilons
Post by: Britguy59 on September 07, 2007, 09:10:09 AM
I'd be happy to make my own. I don't have access to the "official" CP's, only the web versions that do not have the patterns. I would appreciate any assistance with this. I expect they have "some" flexibility of shape, but position, approx size should be reasonable. I'm getting ready to paint the wings so its time to do this.
Martin
Title: Thanks!
Post by: Britguy59 on September 13, 2007, 10:18:04 AM
Many thanks to Terrell Yon, who send me (darned fast) templates and plans for my Vortilons. He apparently dosen't want them back, so I will keep a copy and forward to anyone else who might need them. Now there's a supporting member. Thanks Terrell!!