XWB
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Post by XWB on Sept 14, 2016 19:12:28 GMT 1
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XWB
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XWB
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carl
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Post by carl on Sept 16, 2016 11:00:52 GMT 1
Why is the antenna-cover on the top of the fuselage not painted?
Also, it sticks out, is it not an enormous aerodynamic drag?
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XWB
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Post by XWB on Sept 16, 2016 11:11:37 GMT 1
The additional drag is minimal, less then 1% if I recall correctly.
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sciing
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Post by sciing on Sept 16, 2016 13:05:50 GMT 1
Why is the antenna-cover on the top of the fuselage not painted? Also, it sticks out, is it not an enormous aerodynamic drag? I guess a paint decreases the transparency for radio waves and it has to be outside of the fuselage for the same reason.
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Post by peter on Sept 22, 2016 14:33:08 GMT 1
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