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Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Two More Airplane Photos
From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:55:10 -0500
Naturally! :-)

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 3/25/2015 1:50 PM, ChrisB wrote:
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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