The oil flow analysis was surprizing. I have total laminar airflow from even behind the nosewheel all the way back to the prop. Obviously the scoop design worked but was just too small. I'm ecstatic about the nose wheel though. I thought complex gear doors would be required for higher speeds, but if the airflow is attached then what can I say? I also was able to hit 210mph with the pants on which is "ok" but I was hoping for another 3kts. More importantly I invited a military pilot to fly with me and take pictures of the controls in flight and level and WOW do I have some rigging to do. I was SHOCKED how much twist I have in my fuselage and suspected it back when I was installing the spar. It means adding washers to shim the wings straight. It was off enough to make me think I will be seeing 190kt plus speeds when all is straight and level. I'll leave it at that. For now, the next step is oil cooler intake design take 3. Whoop whoop. OH the joys of DD cooling. :D
