REFLECTOR: CLEAN SPEED OR JUST SPEED?

[Scott Baker]

WhoooHoo!  That's moving!  You'll be running down Barons at that speed!
Scott B.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Martino" <tmartino at troubleshooter.com>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 10:16 AM
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: CLEAN SPEED OR JUST SPEED?


Yes, GPS groundspeed point to point, then back again averages out to a 
little over 230 MPH.

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org on behalf of Al Gietzen
Sent: Wed 2/23/2005 11:06 PM
To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: CLEAN SPEED OR JUST SPEED?



Tom;



Only reason to have them is to reduce drag - more speed.  I have heard 
before that they make little difference.  Now what we'd really like you to 
do is get good cruise speed data w/o them, and then put them on and see what 
difference it makes. (Always looking for data:-)).



Have you verified the IAS with another on-board source, like a GPS?  Sounds 
like it is flying real well.  Marrion would be pleased.



Al



-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On 
Behalf Of Tom Martino
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 9:29 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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