I've heard about adding turbulator bars / spars onto wings to increase performance.Does anyone have any input on this? TIA
- posted
20 years ago
I've heard about adding turbulator bars / spars onto wings to increase performance.Does anyone have any input on this? TIA
Mostly only for reenergizing boundary layer air at high angles-of-attack, thus delaying airflow separation and the 'stall'.
Not for speed. Increases fricition drag at higher speeds.
Good for specific glider operations, and in high AOA maneuvering.
PolyTech Forum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.