...quot; that is the problem. WING TIP vortices are the BIG Deal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wingtip_vortices
http://en.wikipedia.org/w...G & Ken for commenting about vortices on YFT's movie
Remind...o post this graphic photo of the wing tip vortices off just a crop dust...
I love watching brown pelicans soar, especially the push of air at the face of a wave as it moves forward. So glad they came back after DDT was banned, we didn't see them for quite a while
PVC prop guards and wing support prepping for trailering. PVC works in this case as the wing will be supported from the ceiling of the trailer. See other photo!
This wing has not flown except for the test by the craftsman Mark Gibson. So far everyone that has seen this wing today agrees, this thing is heavy duty through and through. The stitching is immaculate and straight. All the batons came out of the box spot on using the chart.
Steel wing carrier padded and attached to wing. Note forward straps (red) that hold the vertical position. Excess strapping tied off on prop - not used for support!
When I preflighted my trike, I noticed a very thin layer of frost on my wings. I knew frost on the wing was less than ideal, but I took off an...frost, like very fine sandpaper on the wing.
I took off and eased the ba...into the sun to melt the frost off the wing.&nb...