---From someone I know who has done the conversion from one to three wheels
there seems to be a negligible effect on performance. Three wheels don't
have to add any drag if they're well designed.
Jerry
Jerry@ban-bi.com or LTS@avnet.co.uk
www.Ban-bi.com or www.avnet.co.uk/touchdown
----- Original Message -----
From: <DJA727@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Bubble window
> In a message dated 6/19/2002 1:59:43 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> peterz@zutrasoft.com writes:
>
>
> > From the initial pics on Steve's site
> > http://www.goflyin.com/europa/may_2002.htm (thanks Steve!) it appears
that
> > the rear of the doors has the same additional severe curve as the front
> > edge. I'm really surprised that they did not trail the rear of the
window
> > off more gradually to avoid flow separation and reduce drag. With one's
> > head
> > near the half-way point (front to rear) in the window, I would have
figured
> > that there would be ample opportunity to flow the rear edge back into
the
> > frame more gradually.
> >
> > It will be interesting to see what aerodynamic impact these windows do
> > have.
> > I just can't believe that the flow stays attached.
> >
>
> One thing I keep thinking about is that I was considering a tri gear
> airplane. I am sure that any additional drag from the windows will pale in
> comparison to the drag of 2 extra wheels hanging down in the breeze! I do
> agree that it seems they could have tapered the aft portion of the window,
> but I would not characterize it as severe -- from my observation from
having
> the windows.
>
>
> Dave A227
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