| Hi Dan,
I would vote for removable. A couple related issues: 1) you might not want them at all. although the look cool they slow you down when low and don't speed you up when high. 2) winglets are associated with higher aileron control forces 3) Matt Collier sells an alternate wingtip and leading edge cuff which addresses (1) and (2) above and he says improve slow speed handling. 4) The carbon in the winglet is believed by some to adversely affect nav antenna performance. I think Bob Pastusek is the only one I know that got it to work.
Colyn
On May 23, 2012, at 11:17 AM, Dan & Kari Olsen wrote: Greetings LML Gang, I’m starting on the installation of the winglet on my first wing of the IV-P. My desire is to bond the winglets on permanently as I don’t see a good reason to make them removable. The lights will be removable through their lens covers. Interested in hearing from other IV-P owners as to whether you have needed to remove your winglets or not. Would I be making a big mistake by making them permanent? Dan Olsen Fort Collins, CO N320DK, 320 MKII – 635hrs IV-P – 7% complete |