RMD Archer II Wingtips... Any performance gain?

[Unit74]

I'm coming up on annual and was thinking about installing the upswept tips and the HID lighting while I'm at it. Anyone in the know about if there is any notable improvements of climb, stall or cruise speed?

I would think a slight speed improvement because the wingtip rec lights and strobe are now behind a lexan lens ala Bonanza style.

I'm just curious if the cost is worth the effort.

 

[Jimmy cooper]

I'm coming up on annual and was thinking about installing the upswept tips and the HID lighting while I'm at it. Anyone in the know about if there is any notable improvements of climb, stall or cruise speed?

I would think a slight speed improvement because the wingtip rec lights and strobe are now behind a lexan lens ala Bonanza style.

I'm just curious if the cost is worth the effort.

Probably only make your wallet lighter.

 

[Clark1961]

About the only performance difference I noticed on the 'kota was just a little bit more float on landing - climb didn't change.