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Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Two More Airplane Photos
From: ChrisB <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2015 18:50:04 +0000
We call them “spats”, on the Grob 115E, at least.

Chris

> On 25 Mar 15, at 13:42, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Hi Rick,
> 
> Wheel fairings, or "pants", would improve the appearance and the cruise speed 
> by a small amount, but could be a problem on the grass strips from which many 
> operated as primary trainers.  Mud buildup could cause a rude stop.  Hence, 
> most of the trainers had bare wheels.

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