My Cessna 185
was the first 185 on which Willard Jackson installed the speed kit. I already had wheel
pants, so I was pleasantly surprised when Willard flew my plane back a few weeks later
with a 10 knot + increase in speed. These old 180/185s are so loaded with excess items
that add drag, that any reduction in drag is readily apparent on your airspeed indicator.
Of course, all planes are different, so I generally tell people they should expect a
noticeable improvement. The folks who don't have wheel pants and who operate in rough
muddy terrain are the ones who would benefit most from this kit.
My Cessna 185
was the first 185 on which Willard Jackson installed the speed kit. I already had wheel
pants, so I was pleasantly surprised when Willard flew my plane back a few weeks later
with a 10 knot + increase in speed. These old 180/185s are so loaded with excess items
that add drag, that any reduction in drag is readily apparent on your airspeed indicator.
Of course, all planes are different, so I generally tell people they should expect a
noticeable improvement. The folks who don't have wheel pants and who operate in rough
muddy terrain are the ones who would benefit most from this kit.