There's a lot I didn't mention. Like...getting the pods out of prop wash is
a good idea. Like, putting a pod on centerline increases back-end flow
separation (especially if it's designed to produce lift) and hence total
drag. Also, a shape other than the old bomb could be destabilizing in roll
(a positive increment to Cpbeta....could cause you problems in cross-wind
landings...). I could go on and on. But, in the end, the two wing-mounted
pods just look a lot cooler, so why bother with a centerline pod.

Pete


"Charlie" wrote in message
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Pete Schaefer wrote:
http://www.eaa1000.av.org/pix/rvpods.jpg


What Pete didn't mention is the minimal (possibly even positive) effect
on the gross weight capability of the wing due to using 2 wing mounted
pods instead of a single belly mounted pod.