david.perl
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should the wheel spats be on or off for the test flight?
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David Perl
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David Perl
should the wheel spats be on or off for the test flight?
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David Perl
should the wheel spats be on or off for the test flight?
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David Perl
OK, I'll jump in here with the other school of thought just for the record. On a first flight with a new engine, I want maximum cooling during the flight, so I want the maximum air possible flowing through the cowl. I'm going to be running the engine hard anyway, pants on or off, so I don't see the point of having them off. But that's just me. Until you get your baffling checked out, oil cooler location verified, to me it just makes sense to have the maximum cooling possible especially during the break-in phase for the engine. Once the engine is broken in, then you can slow down. Having the pants on allows you to go faster and climb at a faster speed, if necessary.
The pants-off theory also has some valid points, I just think I prefer to err on the side of too much cooling. As always, in the end it's personal preference.
What about the gear leg fairings? Should they be on? I understand they can have an affect on rigging as well.
I like the idea of getting before/after airspeed numbers, so I think I'll leave mine off for at least the first couple of Phase 1 flights. Also, more cooling airflow on the ground for bedding in the brakes.