-Outback Flying Adventures
and
Lots more to come.
Recent Updates
Jan 2022 - More prop testing. This time the scimitar-shaped Meglin props. This time particularly testing
the static thrust forces, which is of particular interest to anyone keen on improving short takeoff.
Detailed results are at https://www.stolspeed.com/nid/46
Jun 2021 - An Avid Mk4 owner accidentally installed the 15 VGs at each wingtip at spacing 30mm instead of 60mm,
and the remainder at 60mm rather than the recommended 90mm.
The results are amazing! 12.5% reduction in touchdown speed from 40mph to 35mph.
Details at https://www.stolspeed.com/avid-flyer
Nov 2020 - Read this account of the ASTOUNDING ! results of applying Stolspeed VGs to a Lancair Legacy.
20kts reduction in stall speed and much much better aileron response at slow speeds.
https://www.stolspeed.com/lancair-legacy
Oct 2020 - Comprehensive comparison testing of the eProp. Pretty much the same performance as most other props....
https://www.stolspeed.com/nid/46\
Sep 2020 - Someone just alerted me to this YouTube of Mark Patey testing Stolspeed VGs.
That's the first I heard about it, so it is totally unsolicited!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXS0nF1ILns&ab_channel=MarkPatey
Aug 2020 - Some excellent results on a Zenith 750 Cruzer.
and on the horiz stab and vert fin for rudder authority.
https://my750cruzer.wordpress.
Jun 2020 - Airstrips in Australia within 1km to mogas and pub.
Feb 2020 - YouTube video of the results of installing Stolspeed VGs on a CGS Hawk.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoM2YQBHuV4
Feb 2020 - Excellent YouTube video of results of installing Stolspeed VGs on a Kitfox.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tBYH1c2ZhQ
Oct 2019 - Dramatic improvement in rudder authority on a Sport Cruiser.
https://www.stolspeed.com/sportcruiser
Aug 2019 - Video of flight testing Stolspeed VGs on a Zenith 750 Cruzer.
Jun 2019 - Flight to the Farthest Corner of OZ
Mar 2019 - Airfields in Australia within 1km of fuel and pub.
Sep 2018 - JG just got back from a flight to the Birdsville Races in outback Australia.
The story at https://birdsvilleagain.blogspot.com/
Aug 2017 - JG just got home from a 56hr flight to northern Australia.
The story and photos at http://arnhemlandflight.blogspot.com.au
Sep 2016 - Have a look at Bob Stuart's work in filling that cut-away on his 701. Brilliant job!
Go tohttp://www.stolspeed.com/cut-away and scroll down 'til you get to it.
Dec 2015 - Back home again.
Sept 2015 - JG is away on another flying/roadtrip in the USA.
This time flying the California Aquaduct and the Mississippi River.
Follow the story at http://jgflyingroadtrip2015.blogspot.com/
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Aug 2015 - Read a thorough flight testing and analysis of Stolspeed VGs on an RV6.
May 2015 - I really enjoy this new wind/weather map.
https://www.windy.com/?950h,50.233,-90.791,3
Search the different altitudes for head/tail winds.
Try FL300 (9000m) for fun.....
https://www.windy.com/?300h,47.695,-102.393,3
Call up different overlays for cloud, rain, snow, etc.
Scroll and zoom in for local details.
Type a location in the search box for a detailed local 5 day forecast
Like this for my home in Australia:
https://www.windy.com/spot/location/-26.981/152.565?750h,-26.982,153.582,
I particularly like the cloud graphic.
Jan 1 2015 - I wasn't able to do my traditional New Years morning flight this year.
I had dreamed of doing that flight in the USA, looking over the Trinity Site, in New Mexico,
where the first atomic bomb was exploded.
But I couldn't get my visa extended, so flew that site in October instead.
Can't fly right over the site because it's in the restricted White Sands Missile Test Area,
But this photo is looking in toward the site.
It's not really that dark down there, it's just the camera exposing to the sun and bright sky....
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Dec 2014 - Back in Australia again, after a great trip in the USA.
There's now a story covering this trip at:
http://jgflyingroadtrip2014.blogspot.com/
Telluride Colorado airstrip, altitude 9,070ft.
June 2014 - JG is in the USA again.
This time helping a friend build a Savannah kit near Denver,
then continuing a flying/road trip around the western states
with his ultralight in a trailer.
Had so much fun last time, just had to do it again!
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19 Dec 2013 - I just discovered this wind graphic and find it fascinating! Earth Wind Map
1 October 2013 - JG has just come home from another flying/roadtrip in the USA.
http://jgflyingroadtrip2013.blogspot.com.au/.
8 July 2013 - Detailed flight testing of Stolspeed VGs on an RV6.
2 May 2013 - Tuft testing VGs on an FK14 Polaris http://www.stolspeed.com/fk14-polaris
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Mar/Dec 2012 - JG has been travelling the USA with a Kolb FireFly ultralight in a trailer.
To see the story and photos go to http://jgwalkaboutusa.blogspot.com.au/
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Aug 2011 - Map of airstrips within 1km of pubs and food, and fly-in resorts
Jul 2011 - New Horizontal Stabilizer for the 701
Jul 2011 - Video of VGs in action on a Wheeler Express - CT
Jun 2011 - Flight across country to Western Australia
Mar 2011 - Origins of the 701 and Savannah design
Mar 2011 - The PegaStol retractable slat wing??
Mar 2011 - CH701 Cut-Away over the cabin
Mar 2011 - See VGs in action over Mt Everest
Feb 2011 - New Prop Test Comparisons
Jan 2011 - First Flight 2011 and around Tasmania photos
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Jul 2010 - Flight to The Centre of Australia
Jun 2010 - Thermostat for Rotax 912
Jan 2010 - First Flight 2010
Mar 2010 - We've moved. New email and mailing address
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Sep 09 - Detailed Flight Testing Slats vs VGs
Sep 09 - Tailwinds to Birdsville and Back
May 09 - Tailwinds to the Nullarbor
Apr 09 - Rans S7 or Savannah ??? .
Apr 09 - Opening windows on the S7.
Apr 09 - Carrying a bicycle in the Savannah, Bike on Board .
Mar 09 - Water Everywhere, a flight to the Channel Country to see the flood.
Jan 09 - Jabiru results page.
Since so many of us who fly sport aviation,
are at that stage of life when we need our reading glasses
to see the computer screen properly,
I've written this site in large bold print to make it easier!
There's lots more coming to this website in the coming years.