Ira
VGs were applied to the wing and canard of a Long EZ, which has laminar
sections on both, to reduce stall speed, the VGs re energise the laminar
boundary layer and help to prevent separation after the max thickness
point of the section. Stall was reduced by 7 kts.
Graham
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> VGs are most appropriate for non-laminar flow wings to induce more
> laminar-type flow. Unless you have a really crappy fill and paint job,
> vgs won't help a europa much. Phil is right, read a copy of Dykin's
> book on the Europa wing.
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