[NSRCA-discussion] Retracts?

[Dave Harmon]

..and weight.

 

Dave Harmon

NSRCA 586

K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

Sperry, Ok.

 

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of PhilS.
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2012 7:10 PM
To: Mark Aulfinger; General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Retracts?

 

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
AMA 1294 Scientific Leader Member
SPA 177 Board Member
(865)435-1476v, (865)604-0541c


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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