[NSRCA-discussion] Retracts?

[PhilS.]

I think it has to do with the new style of flying -- slower, and 
especially trying to keep the down lines no faster than the horizontal 
lines.  Dirty airframes provide more drag.  Also, no retracts leads to 
less mechanical complexity, and one less point of failure.  But, I think 
the drag thingy is the main point...

Phil Spelt, KCRC President
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On 12/8/2012 7:41 PM, Mark Aulfinger wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Long time lurker on this message board. Wanted to ask why modern 
> pattern planes don't have retracts? There's
> no doubt a good reason that no one uses them anymore. Just curious 
> why...I like the looks of a plane with the
> gear tucked away.
>
> Thanks in advance for any replies,
> Mark
>
>
>
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