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- Piper_EEWL
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Re: 182
Who doesn't wish his or her airplane would be faster Let is know what your test with the gap seals reveals. Would be interesting to know how much speed-gain they'll bring
B377&COTS, J3 Cub, B-17G, Spitfire, P-40, P-51D, C172, C182, Pa28, Pa24, T-6 Texan, L-049&COTS, Bonanza V35B
Re: 182
The gap seals after my testing last night resulted in a 5 knot increase that was with two 170 pound guys in the front and 100 pounds of cargo
without gap seals: 145kts True
with Gap Seals: 150kts true
now keep in mind I was at full throttle 2400 rpm 13.4gph at 12,000
without gap seals: 145kts True
with Gap Seals: 150kts true
now keep in mind I was at full throttle 2400 rpm 13.4gph at 12,000
Re: 182
When I did my analytical aerodynamic calculations at uni, we actually had a drag correction factor for minimum drag coefficient which factored in a 4% decrease in minimum drag when you have sealed control surface gaps vs unsealed gaps. But other stuff like wheel fairings and such are quite controversial...
- Piper_EEWL
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Re: 182
5kts is not bad at all. I'll have to give that a try too.
Thanks for sharing the results
Thanks for sharing the results
B377&COTS, J3 Cub, B-17G, Spitfire, P-40, P-51D, C172, C182, Pa28, Pa24, T-6 Texan, L-049&COTS, Bonanza V35B
Re: 182
No that is about right for the restart 182's. I get 145 all the time at 23 square.
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