I found the same speeds whether you have the wheel pants on or off. I fly alot of cross country so I keep them off. The wheel pants look nice on the ground, but you can check the wheels better for wear and tear without them and there not good on snow or mud. gene
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > My Alon came with a 7152 and a 7148 prop. I don't think you > can generalize on a "best" prop because there is so much > variation in aircraft usage. During the summer, I usually > use the 7149 because of temps reaching 100F, even though I > generally fly from sea level - it gives me S.L, 400fpm climb > that I need to clear the mountain ranges here in central > California. On the other hand, October through May I use the > 7152 because it's approximately 4-6KTS faster and climb > isn't so much of a problem. With the 7152 I can use full > throttle and just get 2475RPM - that produces good > efficiency and probably the fastest cruise speed. I wouldn't > use a 7152 if all I was doing is dinking around in the > pattern or going to the next town for a burger. > > Don't know about pants - main gear pants came with the plane > but I never put them on - too much hassle and I didn't want > any extra weight. At the speed an Alon flies, I think > performance increase would be negligible. > > My Alon came with clear glass. I use a "slap-on" plastic > sunshade that works great. Cost $5 at an auto parts store. > When it doesn't stick too well, I just wash it with hand > soap to renew it. > > David > n6359V > > Jack and Beverly Brown wrote: > > > > request for information: > > 1. What is the general feeling about the best prop pitch for all around > > performance with the C90 Alon? > > 2. Do the wheel pants help cruise speed, and are they worth the money? > > 3. What is the feeling about tinted window? The gray tint looks like it > > would be better than the green. > > > > Thanks for your input > > > > Jack Brown > > N6513Q __________________________________________________________________________ ______ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________ Enlighten your in-box. http://www.topica.com/t/15
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