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    I did see Alex's video, and it's pretty convincing. Others who have VGs cla a noticable improvement. I figure it's relatively cheap, and won't hurt. I'm sure the mod I really need is more practice.
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    Update on the VGs: After a good 6 hours of cross country in smooth air, I'm happy to report that I did not lose as much cruise speed as I thought. Maybe 1-2 mph lost. Almost negligible. Definitely worth it. I have not done the gap seal yet. The material is backordered at Spruce.
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    Brian

    Very nice write-up on your build in Sport Aviation. Well done on both the article and your build.

    Rick

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    Did you get the gap seal installed? Did you fly with it yet or still working on EFI?
    Dustin Dickerson

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    I never did the gap seal, so nothing to report there. The EFI is almost ready. I'm just waiting on a throttle arm that I drew up and Thomas is fabricating before I can start it up, tune the EFI, and map the boost. I'm also waiting on some fiberglass supplies to finish building an intake plenum for the intercooler. Shipping is delayed for COVID slowdown. Progress is at a creep and the flying weather is getting good...
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    I hear you on the weather!!

    Some claim the gaps seals help so I was curious.

    Just FYI we had to find a longer bolt than what rotax supplies and drill it for the cable so that threads where showing out past the nylon in the lock nut.
    Dustin Dickerson

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    EP912STI 155hp
    Garmin
    N33TF......FLYING!
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    Aviator79, how is your Kitfox? Everything going to be OK?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Desertwndrr View Post
    Aviator79, how is your Kitfox? Everything going to be OK?
    I have some work to do, but yes, with some help from the factory and the amazing Kitfox community, she's going to be okay.
    --Brian
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    Good to hear. Thanks.

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    Brian glad to hear it went well getting her home! Maybe when its not so fresh would you care to share lessons learned? I am a low time pilot always looking to learn.
    Dustin Dickerson

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    N33TF......FLYING!
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