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Old May 10th 06, 07:30 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
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Default To overhaul or not to Overhaul, that is the question-

: As far as aerodynamic mods, any thoughts on the 2550 dollar package
: provided by pipermods.com? It includes wingtips, wing seals, vortex
: generators, stabilator tips, Prop tip mod (The ship's prop is brand new
: and absolutely flawless) and prop repitching.

I don't know about all of them, but I can say that the AMR&D VG's work well.
Wingtips (whether Hoerner-style or droop-tip "Batwing" tips) help reduce sink.
Prop-tip mods supposed to help a little, along with the exhaust. The other ones I'm
not too excited about.

If you're thinking of autogas, you cannot run high-compression unless you've
got the clamshell cowling and buy the Petersen STC.

: Beyond that, all I'd want to do (eventually, not initially) is high
: performance wheel pants and a powerflow exhaust... But all in good
: time.

Make it go first... then worry about mods.

-Cory

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