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lgold(at)quantum-associat
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 Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:17 pm Post subject: Streamlined strut coverings |
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I just installed and tested out my new teardrop shaped strut covering on my 701... The improved performance was really something! The covers, which weighed-in at about 8-lbs, increased the speed of the plane between 6 and 8-mph and improved the vertical performance. I was expecting only a 3 or 4-mph improvement, so this was a pleasant surprise.
The covers were made of .025” 6061-t6 sheet cut to 8-1/2” strips and bent over the struts. They are strong enough to use to push the plane without deforming. I don’t have the tools to bend long strips so I started with an 801 strut cover kit from Zenith and had the width of the pieces cut down to 8-1/2”and re-trimmed. It was easy to put them on but took two people to bend them over the struts and cleco them down. They are held rigidly in place by the jury strut bolts.
I recommend this 701 modification to anyone who wants to improve performance, reduce fuel costs, and add a little strength to their struts. If anyone wants pics, pls request them by email directly to me.
Les
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lrm(at)skyhawg.com
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| Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 7:18 am Post subject: Streamlined strut coverings |
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Send or post me some pictures please, Larry N1345L, lrm(at)skyhawg.com
Les Goldner wrote:
| Quote: | I just installed and tested out my new teardrop shaped strut covering on my
701... The improved performance was really something! The covers, which
weighed-in at about 8-lbs, increased the speed of the plane between 6 and
8-mph and improved the vertical performance. I was expecting only a 3 or
4-mph improvement, so this was a pleasant surprise.
The covers were made of .025" 6061-t6 sheet cut to 8-1/2" strips and bent
over the struts. They are strong enough to use to push the plane without
deforming. I don't have the tools to bend long strips so I started with an
801 strut cover kit from Zenith and had the width of the pieces cut down to
8-1/2"and re-trimmed. It was easy to put them on but took two people to bend
them over the struts and cleco them down. They are held rigidly in place by
the jury strut bolts.
I recommend this 701 modification to anyone who wants to improve
performance, reduce fuel costs, and add a little strength to their struts.
If anyone wants pics, pls request them by email directly to me.
Les
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lane_jones(at)bellsouth.n
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| Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 7:57 am Post subject: Streamlined strut coverings |
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Les
please send me pics.
Lane
701 3300
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n801bh(at)netzero.com
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| Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 5:23 pm Post subject: Streamlined strut coverings |
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I want to try to speed up my 801 and sent these guys an email to try and buy them.... Anybody else ever deal with them ???
http://www.ultralightnews.ca/streamlinedfairings/1.html
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Ben Haas
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www.haaspowerair.com
-- "lane_jones" <lane_jones(at)bellsouth.net> wrote:
Les
please send me pics.
Lane
701 3300
do not archive
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NYTerminat(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 6:18 pm Post subject: Streamlined strut coverings |
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Ben,
I have them on my 701, work great , easy to install, lightweight.
Bob Spudis
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