DA42 vortex generators

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Re: DA42 vortex generators

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I added V.G.s to my airplane and the flight test went great. they responded as advertised. I had them on my Baron, and they also did the job. On the baron doing a power on stall the airplane was almost vertical prior to the break.
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Thanks CptnDavid! Have you installed them recently?
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Thanks! I have a 2008 DA42 that will be used for multi engine training occasionally - I've been considering installing them. How long was the install - 1 day? Sounds relatively easy to do?! Glad to hear the performance met the "advertised" numbers!
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Following the instructions , one day should do the job. Be sure to read the instructions first, than do the project ( “under supervision of an IA “ ) with the manual at hand to refer as you go along. Follow the instructions. Talk to the folks at Micro VG they will give you great tips on how to install. Did I say read the instructions.
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"Read the instructions"???!! Oh No!
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These things are easy to install but the prep is very important for a great job.
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I'm curious: Since they are STCed, do you get an official update for chapter 5 with new performance data? If yes, how much shorter is your take-off run (MTOM/ISA/MSL)?
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there is page 5 update. You get a log book sticker and a sticker for the panel. and you will need an IA sign off. I did not pay attention to the take off run , but I will next time I fly. After the snow clears.
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Sorry there is NO page 5 update.
The author regrets the error.
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