Libelle 201 query

On Thu, 04 Feb 2016 21:51:16 +0000, Ommadawn wrote:

She is fitted for water, but the bags are removed. The last owner made
some new ones, but didn't fit them, as he wasn't happy with the result.

Another go-faster trick you might consider is fitting turbulators. This
used to add a point to the UK handicap (89 - 90) though the latest
handicap list seems to have dropped the '+turbulator' handicap. Anyway,
its a full span zigzag mylar turbulator on the under surface just ahead
of the undercambered region. Has no effect at lower speeds, but stops
flow separation in the undercambered area at high speed - at least that's
what I was told. It was on my Libelle when I bought her and certainly
high speed cruise around 70-80 kts shows less height loss than I expected.

If you're interested, talk to Glasfaser, who can supply the tape and/or
fitting instructions.


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