Such a dream to fly! We install a strip of aluminum in this gap between the wing and aileron to prevent or greatly reduce this unwanted movement of air. The Sportsman STOL is not just a lip on the bottom, but is a re-engineered airfoil. Thats probably why no one brought them up. Cessna 185 tested at 3,600 lbs.Cessna 206 tested at 3,800 lbs. My 170A has both the HORTON STOL kit and VGs. The aileron seals stop the flow of air from the high-pressure area on the underside of the wing to the low-pressure area on top of the wing via the gap between the trailing edge of the wing and leading edge of the aileron. Our large helicopter section. The FAA has issued a Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) to Horton STOL-Craft for the production of our STOL conversions. The opinions expressed in our videos are our own or from a contributor. Youll get off the ground and back, shorter, faster, safer, with the original R/STOL High Lift System. Such a dream to fly! Discussion in 'Avionics and Upgrades' started by JaGuar, Sep 6, 2021. For the 210G through R, the P210R, and the T210R, the tanks add 33 gallons and about 26 inches to the wingspan. Rod, I can't speak for a "which is better" but both the Sportsman and Horton STOL-equipped 172s I've flown do show marked improvement in slow-speed control. Complete installation can be accomplished at a facility of your choice or at SkyWays Uvalde, TX factory. The Horton wing tips and stall fences might help there. Login or Sign Up; 0; Wishlist. They do make a difference, but nothing replaces horsepower to shorten Takeoff run and increase climb rate. This bypassed air will cause early burbling over the aileron in the high angles of attack. All Cessna models 180, 182 GTOW 2,950 lbs. Increase gross takeoff weight**. Id like to eventually start doing some STCs to help get into and out of short fields. RMD Aircraft Lighting, Incorporated, 3648 S.E. Contact us ). 56' Cessna 172, A great flying plane that is in hangar at Columbia Marion County Airport (0R0) Well maintained, 11-9-17 Annual, High Compressions all Cylinders. Cessna 172 Horton STOL Kit. ** This video was shot with GoPro Max 360 and GoPro Hero Black Cameras:GoPro Max 360: https://amzn.to/32LZS1b GoPro Hero9 Black: https://amzn.to/3eHhSMR** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEBSITE!https://FunPlacesToFly.com/Subscribe** Horton STOL Parts:https://www.stackdoor.com/stol-craft https://www.stackdoor.com/aileron-gap-seals https://www.stackdoor.com/wing-tips https://www.stackdoor.com/replacement-wingtips ** HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN 360 DEGREE AVIATION VIDEO! Get a Timer at FunPlacesToFly. I have installed several Sportsman kits and they don't use a stall fence. "Wip-Tips" by Wipaire are FAA STC approved on all C-206 models. BoButt, Sep 18, 2021 #12. . I have some experience with a STOL kitted Cessna and I can't say that the performance was worth the money spent. Our elevation is 3,800' and the 260' was on a 50 degree day with about 7 kts. When flown properly and rigged correctly.proper use of rudders with Horton kit will . 172. Jim S, if you're on board here,maybe you can give us a before-and-after critique on VG's for the B model. Thanks in advance for any advice, input, etc. When you buy the Sportsman the aileron gap seals are part of the kit. Your login, avatars, posts and archives have all be relocated there. Approved on all series. http://forums.piperowner.org/read/5/80476/page=2. It appears that your cart is currently empty! List of WING-X STOL installers The following suite of pictures are intended to assist installers who are installing the Sportsman STOL modification on their Cessna aircraft. . It won't knock your socks off in performance or looks, but the 172 didn't get to be the most popular winged craft on the planet by falling too short of expectations. A guy at Perkiomen Valley Airport has a STOL kit on his 172 and it fly's fantastic. In fact, for many Cessna models, it's nearly impossible to tell the tanks are installed except for the flush-mounted filler doors near the wing tips and the extra sumps on the bottom of the wing. You can now carry that extra passenger or payload and still have great performance. Horton claims a 1- to 3-mph increase in cruise speed. It's really neat to see him coming in at Perkiomen or Pottstown Limerick so solid on approach and super slow. Not readily visible in a complete conversion, but very important are the control surface seals, also known as gap seals. Installation and performance questions answered. Wing-X extensions are not STC'd for a 172 in the US. First time aircraft owner: '26C A gleaming Cessna 170B with 180 horsepower: the perfect mechanical bird. For the owners of new Cessna aircraft with the Camber Lift Cuff, HORTON STOL-CRAFT has designed and engineered a new leading edge, for increased performance, to replace the Cessna Camber Lift Leading Edge. Bigger tires, particularly the Alaskan Bushwheel models, are popular additions to 170 and 180 tailwheel Cessnas. Installation costs about equal the parts prices. but I'm not an AP but was working under the supervision of an IA. Induced drag is further reduced since the HORTON STOL-CRAFT tips reduce wing tip vortex strength. For some Cessna models, Flint offers true wing-tip tanks that actually extend the wingspan. Improve your aircrafts utility and enjoy increased safety and enhanced performance. STC? I love how a guy asks about some STOL mods on a fairly affordable airplane and the recommendations flood in to spend about $60K and hang a 180hp motor on it. FAA approved for early model 150, 152, 172, 182, 180, 185, 206 and 210 models. Although we have used the Just seeing if anyone is interested in participating a Cessna 172 partnership at Murray Field in Eureka. I have installed over 20 on 172's and 182's.We always did before and after testing. Sportsman STOL leading edge kit dramatically increases the efficiency of the Cessna wing and enhances aircraft performance and safety. They also increase the wing area and decrease the stall speed. Retail price for the 172 tanks is $3,275. . I'm pretty sure the sportsman does not use flap gap seals. . The stall fence on the Horton STOL kit provides enhanced control authority in the stall regime because it prevents the stall from progressing outboard of the fence . Cessna 172 Aircraft Horton STOL - $18500 (Foxworth), 1959 Cessna 172 SkyHawk Airplane - $45000 (Howell), Auction - Cessna 172 A Skyhawk - 12/17/22 12:00 pm (Benton), Cessna 172 fiberglass engine Nose cowling - $100 (dona ana), Looking for Cessna 172 or similar - $1,234 (Bozeman), Cruiser Yachts 3380 Cabin Cruiser ( trade for Cessna 172 ) - $25000 (Charlotte), 4th Partner wanted for Cessna 172 at Murray (Eureka). This airplane is of STOL type, meaning "Short Take-Off and Landing". Charlie Siebel, a retired Cessna engineer, developed the Flight Bonus kit that is now sold by Horton STOLcraft in Wellington, Kansas. * The Canadian STC is accepted in most countries exept the USA , please check with your local aviation authority, we expect FAA approval in the near future. Low speed aileron effectiveness is improved by special wing tips. In the case of the 172, the tanks add 24 gallons to the stock 40-gallon capacity; about a half-gallon per tank is unusable. Great advice from the others. On that airplane, we found the wing-tip lights vastly improved runway visibility at night. Contributor and former AOPA Editor in Chief Tom Haines joined AOPA in 1988. As you recall from your flight training days, modern general aviation aircraft are designed in such a manner that the stall starts at the inboard portion of the wing and then moves outwards as the angle of attack is increased. The most popular STOL kit with 180/185 forum participants is the Sportsman wing cuff mod. Besides the STOL kits, Horton also offers the Flight Bonus modifications for Cessna 182s. Cessna 170, 172, 175 from 50 to 125 lbs. When you start talking STOL to insurance companies, they start to get nervous as to what you might be doing with it and will raise your rates accordingly. Accident, incident and crash related photos, Air to Air Turned forum post from MTV into article. It replaced the split flaps with slotted Fowler flaps and drooped the ailerons (5 degrees IIRC) with takeoff flaps selected. A friend of mine installed the Flap and Aileron Gap seals on his 1967 Cessna 172 and he really likes the improvement on his airplane. With the tanks in place, the outer rib and wing tip are reinstalled. Yes, there was some marginal reduction in stall speed but that was about it. Wing extension STOL CONVERSION is approved on most CESSNA single engine aircraft. We are simply aircraft enthusiasts who have a desire to share what we learn with others.AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER:This video may include links to merchants with affiliate programs who pay us a commission on purchases made or actions taken after clicking the link. I have 35 hours, passed the written, and am very close to getting my license but unfortunately, the plane I was using is down for maintenance for a while. Serious inquiries only. The control surfaces of most conventional aircraft permit air flow from the underside of the wing where the high pressure area is present to the upper portion where the low pressure area is developed. Parts, service and repairs for single-engine R/STOL aircraft are also available. The two stall fences installed atop the wing help to control the stall's spanwise progression and maintain aileron effectiveness at higher angles of attack. Aircraft painted in beautiful and original liveries, Airport Overviews The list includes virtually all the Cessna singles and the 337 Skymaster and many of the "Hershey-bar-wing" Piper PA-28s and even the Grumman AA-1. Photos taken by airborne photographers of airborne aircraft, Special Paint Schemes horton@sutv.com. I first contacted the company back in 1999 and Horton sent along a reprint of a 1991 Aviation Consumer article that reported a speed increase of 14 knots following the Flight Bonus installation on a 1968 Skylane. 185. Flint Aero, Incorporated, 1935 North Marshall Avenue, El Cajon, California 92020, 619/448-1551. "Our main use is on floats in the summer," Pearse said. 12.22.2013 - Initial article format Operating aircraft on skis and negotiating a snow-covered landscape is an entirely unique skillset and environment. for sale is a good Cessna 172 fiberglass engine Nose cowling. Watch on. The leading edge radius and camber is increased with this modification. Text or call, no email due to spammers. This is our 1969 Cessna 172K with a full Horton STOL kit. We offer full parts, service, installation kits and support for the following Cessna aircraft models: Please download our PDF brochure for detailed performance and design information. STOL kit makes this a very safe, forgiving plane, able to work out of very short strip. In a Cessna 182 it's loosing this amount of weight does make a difference in the elevator forces Because of its light weight there is a quicker throttle response . Ad id: 802189362076519. For a list of parts included see :Bill of Materials, Call us at 1-800-835-2051 / 620-326-2241 The biggest drawback I can think of is insurance. All Cessna models 180, 182 GTOW 2,950 lbs. https://backcountrypilot.org/knowledge- -nosewheel, http://share.findmespot.com/shared/face 7NYN40QT2I, Family Float Flying: Our Journey To Adventure, The Ultimate Boundary Waters Bush Flying Platform, Flying to Extremes: Memories of a Northern Bush Pilot, Water Dog The Amphibious Aviat Husky A-1C. I think you should consider the Sportsman stol kit. With our 180-hp engine, the extra fuel should equate to an extra 2.5 hours, for a total endurance of about 6.5 hours. My 170A has both the HORTON STOL kit and VGs. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2366/2527 4e43_b.jpg. Aviation Tools & Pilot Supplies: Note: References are made in this installation pictorial to early and late Sportsman kits. You'll be surprised at what the old bird will do! All Rights Reserved. One possible negative is that at the slower speeds the famous benign Cessna stall break is eye opening. We are NOT liable for any damage to your aircraft or injury incurred as a result of following our tips, advice or instructions. But does the kit hamper the plane's speed, climb rate, or ceiling? Props and jets from the good old days, Flight Decks The thin alclad aluminum strips fasten to the airframe with rivets and fill the yawning gap between the aft spar and flap leading edge, smoothing the airflow over the wing's lower surface and reducing drag. Tail and Winglet closeups with beautiful airline logos. Cessna 182 tested at 2,950 lbs. Question of the Month: How can we de-winterize our club and club members. Major rebuild from just a data plate? that I get on this posting. As a result, the low speed handling qualities of the aircraft are greatly enhanced, and then lower portions of the wing, depending on the aircraft manufacturer. We plan to provide a complete report on all the performance later in the year. Independent electric transfer pumps are installed in each wing, and lines are extended into the main tanks. Over the past 18 years, Horton has developed STOL kits for dozens of models of Cessnas and Pipers. p.p.s This aircraft is also equipped with 180 horses' of pure Lycoming, so if the STOL performance I observed was not a fluke, she's going to be one bad-ass bird for my Alaska bush flying! It still takes me at least 100 ft more to takeoff than land though. I have the full STOL kit on my 1956 172. Owners of R/STOL-equipped aircraft enjoy the increased flexibility it affords whether on short runways or international airports. lakes. The air "leaks" through the space between the ailerons and the fixed position of the wing. We eventually chose the Horton STOL-Craft kit for a variety of reasons. Vacation home in Saint Petersburg Florida .We live in Charlotte NC and this is our vacation getaway for sale .Allegiant air flies out of Concord 3-4 times a week for $50-60 each way making this a great easy vacation home . We are not aircraft or aviation professionals or certified technicians. Sold as a set of two. Only STC's and certified materials and quality parts are used in the Horton STOL conversions. Do a search on "flap gap seals fowler" (click the button. This listing was posted on Oct 17, 2019. Approved on all series. Precise Flight, Incorporated, Post Office Box 7168, Bend, Oregon 97708; 800/547-2558. Thanks all, looking forward to hearing some real experience. Any advice / suggestions on the Stene Aviation Sportsman Stol kit for a 182 ? Views: 135. This takes many hours. RE: What Are Negative Factors Of Stol Kits? No Issues, No Corrosion. Pictures of great freighter aircraft, Government Aircraft Re: Which STOL mod for C-172. Per the supplier: Yes, Micro VGs are STC approved for Cessna 172L. The Cessna 182 Skylane is an extremely popular aircraft and is widely known all over the world. A STOL kit will lower top and cruising speeds slightly; my 182 was a 1962 which was before Cessna adapted the modified drooped leading edge (which came from a STOL kit). (of course he gets to sign his own work so is not a big deal). 514 337 7588 or 800-325-2588 Email; info@wingxstol.com Flight / Operating Manual Supplement No. 421 N West Road If you have any questions or special install circumstances with your aircraft call the factory at (406)883-6244. Ive had the pleasure to fly a 172 with an o-360, constant speed, sportsman and wing extensions installed. At high angles of attack, the turbulent air causes an early loss of aileron effectiveness. The HORTON STOL-CRAFT stall fence controls the stall span wise progression and therefore maintains longer aileron effectiveness through higher angles of attack. Since the VGs work by energizing the airfoil you have, the . While theres no doubt rigging, lowering weight and more than anything practice gives you better bang for your buck. The tips also increase wing area and decrease stall speed. https://funplacestofly.com/gopro-max-360-video.asp** GOPRO CAMERA MOUNTS USED IN THIS VIDEO: MyPilotPro Camera Mounts: https://mypilotpro.com/shop/?wpam_id=295** AUDIO CABLE TO RECORD ATC AND HEADSET FOR YOUR NEXT VIDEO! Cessna 185 models GTOW 3,525 lbs. Cessna took a similar tack and, beginning with the 172M in 1973, modified the stock wing to include such a cuff. It was a great combo. Installation costs about equal the parts prices. Similar tanks for some models of 206s and 207s and the 210D through F add from 28 to 30 gallons and about 36 inches to the wingspan. Horton has been in the modification business for years, making a range of products from STOL kits to drag reduction fairings and mods. STC approved in combination with other STOL kit modifications on all series of Cessna 180, 182 and 185 on wheels, skis or floats. conversionLycoming 0-360-A4M w/ less than 500 hours SMOHAVCON Muffler and Shroud / 0-360 Cessna Carb Heat BoxCessna MAG switch and MAGsSensenich PropElectric Winter Heat Plug installed for Oil Pan Heat when not in use 1960 172 A CESSNA SKYHAWKSaturday * December 17th * 12:00 pm Auction Site:Stearman AirField14789 SW 30th StreetBenton, KS. About 40 hours to do the install I was told. Install time is three days at Horton. The wing tips are also available for about all the four- and six-seat Cessna singles; most of the Piper fleet, including the Seneca twin and the Cheyenne turboprop; the Merlin, the Beech Bonanza; and even the RV-4 and RV-6 kitplanes. Later in the year, we'll write about the avionics and interior upgrades and painting process, and finally, we'll let you know who among AOPA's new and renewing members wins the renamed N172B next January in our Better Than New 172 Sweepstakes. Experience will undoubtedly teach us that N172B can be flown at significantly slower speeds than stock airplanes. Thanks. The Sportsman STOL kit was installed on Fish and Game's 1979 Cessna 185. The slow landing performance is not . Users browsing this forum: Bing [Bot] and 0 guests. The combination of these results will give you the possibility of touching down at a fraction of the normal speed, the chances of personal injury and aircraft damage is greatly reduced. The Horton STOL Conversion will give the advantage of taking-off and landing at a slower speed, the ability to get out of grass strips easier, obtain better performance at high altitudes, with better aileron control at low speeds, reduce the tendency to spin and reduce the stall speed. It's known for its ruggedness and versatility as well as its cross country capability and large comfortable cabin. During the time I operated the airport I had a chance to fly a couple of other (newer) 182's; mine would outrun all of them by a considerable margin. Cessna wing tips with landing light kit. Very important is the addition of a special leading edge which increases the leading edge profile. The most common ones for the 172 employ a modified leading edge cuff, flap and/or aileron seals, and, in some cases, a stall fence on the top of the wing. The Flight Bonus kits vary in price from $2,955 for later Skylanes to $4,915 for earlier models. Wellington Municipal Airport Cessna 185 owners will immediately benefit from an increase of 175 lbs. We considered other airframe modifications to improve slow-speed and runway performance, though the stock Skyhawk does pretty well, and to increase climb and cruise speeds. The transfer of auxiliary fuel can be initiated when the mains are about half-empty; transfer time is 20 to 30 minutes. My previous tailwheel 172 had a Bush STOL kit that significantly improved control at low speeds. When the airplane is used as a primary trainer to this day, it is flown by the numbers with the huge safety margin provided by the STOL kit. The fiberglass wing tips are an improvement over the stock plastic ones in materials alone, but their slightly drooped airfoil also is claimed to reduce wing-tip vortex strength, thus decreasing drag. I don't recall seeing stall fences on top. Your aircraft will be modified with only the necessary and approved items to improve take-off, slow flight and landing characteristics. My A&P bought a C-180 with a Horton already installed, drilled it out and installed the Sportsman kit. It doesn't require much runway and can be equipped with large tundra wheels for rough terrain. We are also an affiliate with Rod Machado's Aviation Learning Center.Background Music Rights Purchased from EpidemicSound.com.#avgeek #pilotlife #aviation We had a passenger. The auxiliary fuel tanks are a less obvious airframe modification. . approved on wheels, floats and skis as well as providing enhanced performance throughout the flight envelope. Low speed aileron effectiveness is improved by special wing tips. 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In search of a Cessna 172 or 182. Why not put a lift indicator on your bird and learn to fly it as slow as possible safely? when combined with additional modifications. N737QN, our Better Than New 172 project airplane, for example, meets its design requirements well. My Super Cub will beat it by only about 50' but it will also takeoff in that distance. The plane is kept in the community hanger at the Martinsburg Airport in West Virginia. I had the Horton STOL with flap gap seals and VGs , it had good control at slow speeds most likely thanks to the VGs, at 60 mph approaches it felt like sinking from under you. Please head over to our new home at the Pilot's Place Forum. Canadian STC approved * for all Cessna 170 , 172 , 175 series. Even with power off you retain confident control with reduced risk of stalling. This year, we opted to also include a Precise Flight Pulselite system. approved on all series and in all configurations. We thank you for your support and hope you'll join the largest aviation community on the web. There is an 800 ft long ultralite field nearby that I visit regularly. Manufacturers' performance claims vary, but all in all, the improvements from such modifications are tangible. when combined with additional modifications. As someone else mentioned, getting approval for an 8042 prop on a 172 would be tough. Sportsman STOL Early Kit. Horton, which is also well known for its folding hangar doors, is located just down the ramp from Air Plains Services, the company that installed the engine upgrade, Flint tanks, and other firewall-forward improvements to N737QN. Today I am trying out a Horton STOL kit on a Cessna 150. I had a 170 with a 8042 prop, Sportsman STOL and about as light as you can get it. Moderators: richierich, ua900, PanAm_DC10, hOMSaR, Military Aircraft approved on wheels, skis, amphibs and straight floats. Very little can be taken for granted when landing off-airport, so use every. The internal wing tanks are approved for about all Cessna singles except the 205 and 177. 172, 182, 180, 185, 206 and 210 models. Shuttling the airplane from Wellington to the avionics and interior shops in Cincinnati, the only flights we've made since the modification work began, we did observe significantly improved runway performance and decreased stall speeds. Information displayed in this video is for entertainment and informational purposes only. I took a friend who owns a 52 B in there recently and he commented that there was no way his plane could operate out of there. If you decide to fly your aircraft into one of the locations listed, you do so at your own risk. It's the same friendly, informative place for all things Cessna 172, now with a larger group of pilots and state-of-the-art forum software. . Canadian pilot Matt Wall was tired of fighting for a spot on crowded road-access B.C. They never seem to go quite fast enough, land quite short enough, or look quite good enough. His book says he refused to fly one after that. $100 Matt 575-993-189six My name is Eli and I'm looking for a small plane (Cessna 172 or similar) to finish my Private Pilot License in. Horton charges $999 for the Piper kits and $845 for installation. I thought the install was great and I used their wing tips too. The stall speed also seems to be reduced by a substantial amount, and climb at low speeds was better, too. FAA STC/PMA Approved. "We do a lot of low level tracking of radio tagged animals and fish. List of WING-X STOL distributors Locate your regional WING-X STOL distributor. KUVA | Garner Field Airport 122 Howard Langford Dr Uvalde, TX 78801. Such a dream to fly! Cessna 172 Horton STOL Kit Installation - FunPlacesToFly.com. It's an airplane that performs like a 172 with only two seats up front. The larger engine obviously improves cruise and climb performance. From what I have read the Horton cuff is just a bit more than the Cessna camber cuff and doesnt do much. The cuff increases the radius and camber of the wing leading edge, increasing maximum lift and reducing drag. The rivets supplied aren't what you need. Replacement wingtips are the same design as the Horton STOL-Craft conversion tips, except the tips are designed to fit Cessna's leading edge. Image Gallery Actual pictures of WING-X STOL-equipped aircraft, wing testing. Im surprised no one has mentioned the wing extensions. Added new article from Ravi Fry Image Gallery Wellington, Kansas 67152 The components of the kit were developed by Charles Seibel, who proved that his modifications could make a fixed-gear Skylane as fast as a retractable-gear version. Start your free trial today! That's probably why no one brought them up. All C-180 and C-182 owners will benefit with a GTOW of 2,950 lbs. Our kit for the Cessna 180, 182 and 185 has a specially engineered "Wing Reinforcement", and when attached along the main spar this modification increases the overall strength of the wing and gives you a dramatic gross weight increase. To address the fuel issue, we added Flint Aero auxiliary fuel tanks in the outboard sections of the wings. Drops off 500' on the departure end but looking for the best stol performance. Most of the Cessna STOL kits list for $799, but because of the lack of commonality of parts with the rest of the fleet, the Skymaster kit can cost as much as $1,393. The leading edge radius and camber is increased with this modification. Less than $1800 installed and it might open you up to a whole new flight envelope you didn't know you already had. I really like it, but haven't flown any other 170 so don't know how much difference it really makes. An option with the kits, and one we took advantage of, are flap well seals. See where you can get your WING-X STOL installed. This is our 1969 Cessna 172K with a full Horton STOL kit. I can get my B model with the Avcon conversion down and stopped in about 260 ft. which is 100 ft. shorter than before the Sportsman. cleaning out the hanger. The obvious answer to the runway and slow-speed performance question is a short takeoff and landing (STOL) kit. 1988 Cruiser Yachts 3380 2 bedroom cabin cruiser . Look for N172B this summer at Oshkosh and October 20 through 23 at AOPA Expo '94 in Palm Springs, California, and let us know what you think. Series 12 / 13 / 15 and 79: 206 / 207 / T207. It will be a nice aircraft. 180 / 182. Horton charges $999 for the Piper kits and $845 for installation. Horton, Inc. I have a 54 B model with the Horton STOL kit. Stall Fences Unless the A/C also has a Robertson installed. 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