Horner wing tips compared to standard

[jiott]

I believe they add about 6-8" to each wing. If you need more accurate info, someone else may have exact measurements.
I have them on my SS7, but if I were doing it again I would go with the standard tips. They definitely add more wing area, which I think is unnecessary. My kitfox seems to float longer and has a somewhat flatter landing approach than friends I fly with who have standard tips on their SS7's. They are supposed be more efficient in handling the wingtip vortices, but I don't notice any measurable difference. Others may have different opinions. They also make it more difficult to install wingtip nav and landing lights.

[Dave S]

George,

The length may vary from build to build depending on how a person cuts & fits the tip; however, ours add about 14" to each wing.

[HighWing]

Dave's comment about the cuts is spot on. When I built my first Model IV, the plan was to fold the wings and keep it in my garage. With that plan, building to minimal folded length was critical. I cut them really short and modified the lower surface contour by grinding the glass a but thinner for easier bending to shape and then adding glass to return to the original thickness. A move rendered the need for short moot, but always liked the look vs. the droop tips otherwise available.