It's time to make some space under the engine for the new larger
radiator and build the inlet.

So I have made a couple mock-ups of potential designs that will allow
for the new radiator.

I can't decide which I like better (or worse as the case may be), and am
looking for input. Actually, I will just pick the one that more of you
vote for, so that there will be less of you out there who are allowed to
make fun of the finished product....

I call them the "Oh Cowl" and the "Smiley Cowl..."

Opinions?

-- David Leonard

Turbo Rotary RV-6 N4VY
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No Iraq veteran needs to use play dough.
Just load this into paint and mark up the areas
that you want changed Dave.

Paul Lamar

On your inlets, all I am hearing from John Roncz and the Cafe Foundation
is get them away from the spinner. They say the root of the prop is
stalled and the airflow may actually be moving forward (close to the
spinner). I do notice on the newer composites, that the inlets have
moved out------ away from the spinner, with big lips (top and bottom) to
avoid stalling the airflow entering (or at least avoiding separation)
during climb.

Love the colored playdough and wine bottle!

Poor mans CAD?

Richard Craig


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