And one I remember out of Daugo to POM late one Sunday afternoon in around 1965/6!!
My recollection is that 185's were quite a bit faster without the pod - maybe 5-8 kts.
Also, with the pods fitted - both types need,(?) the cowl flap actuating rods extended which creates drag. Seem to remember this mod being done in PNG - whether it was 'approved' or not is anyones' guess.
happy days,