racing Mustang question

[MRussell]

What is the vapor that trails a racing Mustang's right wing during a race? Viewed from underneath, it originates near the aileron's left joint (on the right wing) between the aileron and the wing. Sometimes, I think it's 2 trails (one closer to the wingtip) on Strega or Dago.

Thanks.

[JET1]

right wing is typically water vapor

What is the vapor that trails a racing Mustang's right wing during a race? Viewed from underneath, it originates near the aileron's left joint (on the right wing) between the aileron and the wing. Sometimes, I think it's 2 trails (one closer to the wingtip) on Strega or Dago.

Thanks.

usually from spray bar water, ADI etc.

[T.F.]

Re: racing Mustang question

I thought that came out of the back of the doghouse.

[Inverted]

Re: racing Mustang question

Its vortices generated from their modified wingtips.

[JET1]

the right wing is the usual location for the water storage

I thought that came out of the back of the doghouse.

if there is a leak in any plumbing thats where it goes. I believe Strega had a leak this year and it was spotted by one of the contest committee and reported as a possible fuel leak over the ramp net. He did report that it was the right wing so I for one wasn't super worried but we all went on high alert including the fire tender I was parked next to. Hats off to them, they heard the call and even though there was no mayday, they immediately started suiting up just in case...thanks fire guy!

[MRussell]

Re: racing Mustang question

OK, here it is on Miss A this year. I don't think it's just "ADI and spraybar." I'm not convinced it's a "leak" because I saw it on several of the racers. It's certainly not a wingtip vortex. Anyone know what this is?

[Inverted]

Re: racing Mustang question

looks like a vaporized leak to me.

[Mark K]

Re: racing Mustang question

It's the spraybar/ADI overflow tube...... when the aircraft "skids", the G forces cause the fluid to escape. It's no big deal - as stated, a lot of the racers have this happen occasionally. It's damn hard to keep the ball in the center all the time while racing on the course.

[MRussell]

Re: racing Mustang question

It's the spraybar/ADI overflow tube...... when the aircraft "skids", the G forces cause the fluid to escape. It's no big deal - as stated, a lot of the racers have this happen occasionally. It's damn hard to keep the ball in the center all the time while racing on the course.

Ahhh... exactly the information I was seeking. Thanks a million.