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Aerodynamic Effects of Oversized Tires and Tall Landing Gear on a Small General Aviation Aircraft
Technical Paper
1999-01-1592
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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An experimental investigation was conducted to identify the aerodynamic effects of oversized low-pressure (Tundra) tires and tall landing gear on a Piper Super Cub airplane. Water tunnel and wind tunnel tests were performed using, respectively, a 1/20 scale model and full-scale landing gear and tire components. Force and moment data suggest that larger tires and taller gear most affect the drag and side force. Small trim changes are apparent, but the basic static stability behavior appears unchanged.
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Miller, L., Thumann, G., and Sanborn, S., "Aerodynamic Effects of Oversized Tires and Tall Landing Gear on a Small General Aviation Aircraft," SAE Technical Paper 1999-01-1592, 1999, https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-1592.Also In
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