REFLECTOR: CLEAN SPEED OR JUST SPEED?

[Terrence Miles]

Cabin noise, parasite drag, and fuel burn all get decreased--extra speed is
just the gravy.
 
 
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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Tom Martino
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 11:29 PM
To: reflector at www.tvbf.org
Subject: REFLECTOR: CLEAN SPEED OR JUST SPEED?



Help me out here guys ... I am test flying ... getting more than 200 knots
(indicated) at 75% power (and yes, my airspeed indicator, pitot and static
system has been calibrated by Denver Avionics).  
 
This speed is without main gear doors and inspection plates on the underside
of the wings.
 
Naturally, I want to cover up the wing bolt holes ... but what about gear
doors?
 
This may sound silly ... but if I'm getting this much speed now, do I need
them?
 
Is there a reason (other than speed) to have them?
 
Any feedback willl be most appreciative.
 
Tom Martino
N173EX
 

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