How VG's effect R182 performance

[scottrsellers]

Here is text exchange between Dan Wood(260hp R182 with VG's) and Mike Pattison(300hp R182 with VG) discussing how VG's impact performance of their airplanes:


Hello Dan - R182 type club co-founder Mike Pattison copied here is interested to know how your VG’s effect performance. His R182(300XP) also has VG’s. Thanks *****

Scott,
Thank you for the intro sir.

Mr.Dan,

I hope you’re enjoying Oshkosh! Your R182 is beautiful. As Mr.Sellers mentioned regarding VGs, I’m on the fence removing my VGs. Scott’s airplane flies fantastic without and I know no other operators with them.. I would love your input.
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Much better elevator authority with them and better slow speed aileron control. We have a Sportsman cuff so we can land at slow speed on grass etc. We are very satisfied with ours. We experienced an elevator stall on landing prior to installing them so I can’t imaging going back.
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How do you feel about top end performance? I have a rather slow airframe and with rigging I’m trying to make it as slick as possible
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We really don’t care. I would have bought a 210 or a bonanza if I wanted to go fast. We are extremely happy with what we have.
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R182 power! Love it
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With the new Air Plains 260hp engine, we’re getting about 155 true. Air Plains claims 158. So maybe we are a little slower but not significantly.
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Roger that.

[AnthonyL]

What approach speeds are you gents using with the VG’s, I vary mine depending on landing weight. Book says 64 knots for short field and at light weights I still feel that’s fast.

[mpatt]

Well, Unfortunately, my airplane has been down for months for maintenance but ill definitely let ya know when its up and running! I'm still on the fence about keeping them on.

MP