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Stream-Line - In an effort to
produce faster speeds and better fuel economy pilots are
"stream-lining" their ultralights. One way of doing that is to
install "stream lined struts" or "stream lined strut
fairings."
The first of these two options can
be very costly. To install new aluminum stream lined struts, plus design
new fittings etc. can cost in excess of $1,000.
Stream-Line of North Port Florida
has a more economical option, installing a plastic streamline case over
your existing tubing. The extruded plastic fairings quickly and
easily install over existing round lift struts, jury struts, gear
legs, etc.
This has the benefit of increasing
speeds from 5 to 8 mph, reduces drag, which improves fuel economy and
performance, not to mention an improved appearance.
The fairings come in one seamless
length, which can easily be cut to fit struts, gear legs etc. They are
durable, lightweight, impact resistant and can be painted.
The fairing material is available
in two sizes. The smaller size fits tubing 5/8" to 1 1/4 "
round tubing. While the large size fits tubing 1 1/4" to
2".
A gear leg kit is also available.
Another innovative idea from Stream
Lined is an exhaust ball joint conversion kit. The kit which can be used
on all Rotax, and Hirth two stroke engines eliminates the springs and hooks,
and replaces them with the more "conventional aircraft" style
exhaust connection.
This helps eliminate the problem of
exhaust springs and hooks failing and going into your expensive
propeller, possibly causing an emergency landing, and damage to your
aircraft!
The kit which is constructed of
stainless steel, with AN hardware is easy to install!
Hirth engine only require 1 while Rotax engines
will require two kits.
For more information:
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