Hi Paul,
Yes I have the whole eleven fairings fitted. That includes the tail
wheel fairing. I agree this is disappointing given the up to nine knots
gain claimed by the factory. However all those fairings enhance the look
of the airplane, protect the outrigger mechanism and prevent mud
projections from the little wheels... and removed 1.2 kg from my useful
load.
Remi
Only a couple of knots gain? Disappointing to say the least. Did you
have
the tail wheel fairing fitted ? I haven't fitted mine and I am
wondering if
it is worth the effort.
Paul
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Remi Guerner
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 2:24 PM
To: Europa-List Digest Server
Subject: Europa-List: Monowheel speed kit
The installation of my speed kit is now completed and I made some
speed
measurements today. The results are as follows:
Without the speed kit, June 2006: altitude FL75, OAT 10 degrees C,
that is
density altitude 8500 ft, full throttle, 5000 RPM, that is approx 60
percent
power, TAS 133 kts.
Same day, same conditions except 4800 RPM, that is approx 55 percent
power, TAS 130 kts.
With the speed kit today: altitude FL75, OAT 11 degrees C, full
throttle,
5000 RPM, TAS 135 kts.
Same conditions except 4800 RPM, TAS 134 kts.
Conclusion: the speed gain is in the 2 to 4 knots range.
All flights were with full fuel, no passenger. Estimated weight:
520kg.
All 11 speed kit fairings installed. True airspeed was computed using
the
GPS 3 segments method.
Best regards
Remi Guerner
F-PGKL, XS S/N395 monowheel, 912S, Airmaster, 526 hours
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