cgwendling
Well-Known Member
Now I'm not looking for more speed out of my plane (it will probably go faster while on the trailer going down the freeway
: ), but I would like to clean it up a bit.
I was thinking of using streamlined strut tubing for the eight struts that stick out in the wind plus making something to cover the axle tube. I have a pair of C152 wheel fairings that I can make work (they need some TLC though). I was thinking of more rake in the windshield but that might cause some aero probs with the tail.
The other thing I was thinking of changing are the wing tips. Now I don't know squat about how different wing tip designs affect lift, drag. If anyone knows about some easy to understand info on this it would be most helpful. What I am looking for is a simple to cover design that I can install flush mount lights in. The wing tip bows that are on my plans don't allow a flush mount that is visible from above, below, and the side. I was thinking of something that I could make out of foam and glass.
I'll have a spinner on the prop and the cowling shape will be driven mostly by engine size and cooling requirements. Basicly I'll think about that when I decide on an engine.
Can anybody else think of where I can "clean up" my Avenger?:smile:
: ), but I would like to clean it up a bit. I was thinking of using streamlined strut tubing for the eight struts that stick out in the wind plus making something to cover the axle tube. I have a pair of C152 wheel fairings that I can make work (they need some TLC though). I was thinking of more rake in the windshield but that might cause some aero probs with the tail.
The other thing I was thinking of changing are the wing tips. Now I don't know squat about how different wing tip designs affect lift, drag. If anyone knows about some easy to understand info on this it would be most helpful. What I am looking for is a simple to cover design that I can install flush mount lights in. The wing tip bows that are on my plans don't allow a flush mount that is visible from above, below, and the side. I was thinking of something that I could make out of foam and glass.
I'll have a spinner on the prop and the cowling shape will be driven mostly by engine size and cooling requirements. Basicly I'll think about that when I decide on an engine.
Can anybody else think of where I can "clean up" my Avenger?:smile:
