I've noticed that many airplanes (certified and otherwise) have quite a gap between the wheels and the wheelpants. Obviously, the wheel/tire needs some room to flex, but a big gap has got to have a drag penalty. Do racers and others fret over this? Maybe bridge the gap with some flexible rubber? Inquiring minds want to know . . .
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Drag reduction: If/how to close the gaps between wheel and wheelpant
- Thread starter Vigilant1
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