I Ifly12 Active Member Oct 15, 2012 #1 How do I tell whether or not I have the newer style low drag wheel pants? Thanks, John Thach RV 6-A 180 up/ constant speed
How do I tell whether or not I have the newer style low drag wheel pants? Thanks, John Thach RV 6-A 180 up/ constant speed
B BobTurner Well Known Member Oct 15, 2012 #2 The new ones do not hug the wheel, they are circular in cross section. Counter intuitive.
Sam Buchanan been here awhile Oct 15, 2012 #3 Ifly1 said: How do I tell whether or not I have the newer style low drag wheel pants? Thanks, John Thach RV 6-A 180 up/ constant speed Click to expand... Here is an article about my upgrade from the old-style wheel pants to the newer pressure recovery pants: http://thervjournal.com/fairings.htm The old pants are in the first photo, they have a "bulge" to enclose the brakes. The new pants have a greater cross section with no discernible bulge to accommodate the brakes.
Ifly1 said: How do I tell whether or not I have the newer style low drag wheel pants? Thanks, John Thach RV 6-A 180 up/ constant speed Click to expand... Here is an article about my upgrade from the old-style wheel pants to the newer pressure recovery pants: http://thervjournal.com/fairings.htm The old pants are in the first photo, they have a "bulge" to enclose the brakes. The new pants have a greater cross section with no discernible bulge to accommodate the brakes.
az_gila Well Known Member Oct 16, 2012 #4 There are also Sam James pants around with flatter sides and no "brake bump"...
T tmendy Active Member Oct 23, 2012 #5 I have the old ones and they are one piece, no vertical joint 2 piece like the newer pressure recovery type.
I have the old ones and they are one piece, no vertical joint 2 piece like the newer pressure recovery type.