Dick Gregory, LongEZ N613NC

I think that is a good idea Dick. With side plates of course.

The thrust augmentor might provide enough suction to defeat the
pressure  build up on the panel behind the rad.

Paul Lamar

Paul,
A compromise might be using this design in a tractor  application - I know
it's a pusher design with an augmentor sucking out air, but with a P51 scoop
you could use the radiator as the flap.
We might be able to drop it all the way down and use it as an air brake
(tongue in cheek).
George (down under)

 
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