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The vortex generators kit provides a 129-pound takeoff weight increase. Stanley says the aft-body strakes add lift to the rear of the fuselage to give a nearly-level takeoff and climb attitude. The hydraulically-actuated PowerPac spoilers allow descent management without engine stress.All of this upgrading and utility adds somewhat to the empty weight, as might be imagined; standing in its socks, N37RZ now weighs 5645 pounds, leaving 1984 pounds of8 • TWIN & TURBINEFEBRUARY 2014