> > >>>>>> The LeMans had the intake pretty much straight with only one 30·
 > > >>>>>> (?)
 > > >> bend.
 > > >>>>>> If you start to do more bends like Jerry's Russel application the
 > > >> efficiency
 > > >>>>>> must go down for the more work the air needs to go around the
 > > >>>>>> bends.
 > > >> When
 > > >>>>>> you have to do different bends for for/aft rotor you will also
 > > >>>>>> have
 > > >>>>>> different flows even if the tubes are same length. How do you
 > > >> compensate for
 > > >>>>>> different intake tube shapes due to bends in the tubes.
 > > >>>>>>
 > > >>>>>> Thomas J.

 > > >>>>> OK I have no idea. I guess the larger the bend radius the better.
 > > >>>>> I agree but we don't have the room for 16 to 18 inch straight
 > > >>>>> runners.
 > > >>>>> Perhaps in a helicopter.
 > > >>>>>
 > > >>>>> Paul Lamar

Paul,
        This is interesting.  I think a set of straight runners could fit inside
the area behind the main spar (Long EZ) with the air entering a plenum via
scoop under the spar.  Has a length been determined?  2" ID?  Thanks

Joe Berki
Limo EZ

2" OD.  2" ID not practical.

Paul Lamar
 
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