Here's a side view of the engine/rad/cowl flap. The cowl flap can close

up to a 2" slot. The perspective distorts the relationship of air inlet to
the rad a little bit. The flap will actually open

that far, at least on the ground, so that I can drain the fuel

filter/moisture separator, drain the oil and change the oil filter without
taking the whole cowl off. Don't think I'll try to use it as

a speed brake.

Brian Trubee

 Why not ? :))

It looks sturdy enough!

Do you plan to duct the radiator to the exit or just leave it open to the
cown area?

Thomas J.

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It'll be open to the cowl area, but I am going to put an exit ramp at the bottom corner of the firewall to smooth the airflow around that corner

 
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