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Originally Posted by cujet
The nose of piston powered Cessna/Piper single engine aircraft are often really ugly looking. Yet, they fly without excessive drag.
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That depends on your definition of "excessive". Ever try to glide one, and compare the performance to even an old Schweitzer trainer?
Seriously, though, do you suppose the lack of effect of nose aerodynamics on single-engine performance might have something to do with the propellor hanging out in front, and shielding the nose from the actual airflow?