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Date: Thu, 22 Oct 1998 22:44:02 -0500
From: Michael D Smith <msmith1@mr.net>
To: "lancair.list@olsusa.com" <lancair.list@olsusa.com>
Subject: Winglets
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Do the winglets really make that big of a difference?

I have heard that there is less yaw, improved climb, and
high altitude performance.  has anyone verified that?  I
have regular wing tips, and the factory wont take them in on
credit for winglets.  i bought the kit partially completed,
so that decision was out of my hands at the time.

As the building process goes on, I at least sometimes have a
hard time keeping focused on simply getting the plane done
and flying, but I think the decision to shell out $2000 for
wing tips requires this forum expert opinion on the valid
issues at hand.

I really appreciate this resource.

Michael D Smith