Vortex Generators & Climb Performance
Morning all,
Just wondering if/how vortex generators improve climb performance?
As I understand it vortex generators delay separation on the aerofoil by mixing the lower energy air in the boundary layer with some nice fresh air above it. This delays the transition and separation on the aerofoil = less induced drag (or is that parasite drag)?
Is it this reduction in drag which improves the climb performance of a VG equipped aircraft?