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December 9th 05, 11:40 PM
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'Speed Pants'...
"Flyingmonk" wrote in message
oups.com... It's likely the 12 mph speed increase is in comparison to an airplane that has no wheel pants at all. You might get 2 mph out of the closing doors. I was thinking the same thing. Doesn't justify the cost nor the complexity and upkeep, unless you bought it for the WOW factor. OTOH, they might be an interesting work-around for LSA... (smirk) Peter 
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December 10th 05, 02:03 AM
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'Speed Pants'...
"Peter Dohm" wrote OTOH, they might be an interesting work-around for LSA... (smirk) What kind of work around is needed for LSA? The biggest problem for LSA is going to be going too fast. Even then, what good would be getting an extra two knots or so? Anyway, IMHO, I would think the powers that be would consider it a retractable landing gear if there are doors that close, sealing the wheel. It would make little difference if the doors are on the fuselage, or on some fairings. -- Jim in NC
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