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Re: REFLECTOR: Vent



The plans incorrectly show a NACA vent for the fuel vent out the
bottom of the airplane. See KPC060 VV volume 10 page 5.

Carl Hoffman RGE N1QR

NATE JACKSON wrote:
> 
> Geez -
> 
> I can't believe it that after 1300 hours of build time I thought of this.
> If you want to use 5-minute and not have it drool away from the work, add
> some bubble to the appropriate consistency.  Not real news I'm sure.
> 
> Anyway- I am contemplating installing the the 3/8" vent tube to the bottom
> of the hull.  the plans show it created with a hull that has sandwich foam
> there.  It looks like the tube should come down between the firewall and
> gear bulkheads.  How about glassing back down a little foam for the
> mini-NACA scoop?  Any thoughts on this and the line routing?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Nate Jackson
> getting there