Aircraft
Wichita Firm Looks To Improve Caravan with Wheel Pants
Whind LLC says its Cessna Caravan wheel pants will improve cruise speed and reduce emissions.
Whind LLC said its Cessna Caravan wheel pants don't require jacking of the airplane for installation. (Photo: Whind LLC)
Whind LLC said its Cessna Caravan wheel pants don't require jacking of the airplane for installation. (Photo: Whind LLC)

Whind LLC has developed wheel pants for Cessna Caravan-series aircraft that the Wichita-based company said will improve the performance of the 208 and 208B turboprop singles. Depending on initial configuration, the wheel pants reduced drag and showed a seven-knot true airspeed improvement in cruise during flight testing, according to the company.