REFLECTOR: air induction

[Michael Watson]

Ken,

I used the standard air scoop supplied by the factory. The input side
was filled and shaped like the armpit ducts.  I then fitted a aluminum
band around the leading edge which secure a screen mesh which
covers the entire front area.

I've been running my Franklin for ten years now without an air filter.
Oil analysis at each oil change shows very tiny amounts of silica.
Compression still shows 78~79 on each cylinder.

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On Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 8:27 PM, Jeff Howell <jeffreyhowell at hotmail.com>wrote:

>  Ken,
>      Engine run went well. I was wondering what other people are doing for
> their air induction system on a franklin engine. How big of a scoop on the
> bottom and how much ram air? Can I make the scoop too big and cause
> problems??  I am in the process of designing a card heat box and filter
> assy. and would like to know all of the safety issues. thanx Jeff
>
>
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>
> From: kenb at velocityaircraft.com
> To: reflector at tvbf.org
> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:19:14 -0400
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Engine run
>
>
> Jeff,
>
> Sure, we run engines with the wings and canard off all the time. Just make
> sure that you properly restrain the aircraft - chalks, chains, etc. Also,
> make sure to have a safety spotter standing by with a fire extinguisher.
>
> Beyond that  - let her rip!
>
> Best,
>
> -Ken Baker
> kenb at velocityaircraft.com
>
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> *From:* reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Jeff Howell
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 10, 2008 2:39 AM
> *To:* Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> *Subject:* REFLECTOR: Engine run
>
> Ken, I am going to be running my engine for the first time this weekend. I
> was wondering if there is anything I should know before doing so. I am not
> currently at the airport so the wings are not installed. has this been done
> before and IS IT SAFE? thanx Jeff
>
> > From: kenb at velocityaircraft.com
> > To: reflector at tvbf.org
> > Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:33:14 -0400
> > Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Web alert Velocity web page changed
> >
> > All,
> >
> > In the process of trying to clean up the manual webpages -- no actual
> > changes to the manuals themselves.
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > -Ken
> > kenb at velocityaircraft.com
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
> > Behalf Of Brian Michalk
> > Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 12:40 PM
> > To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> > Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Web alert Velocity web page changed
> >
> > Changes to all manuals?
> >
> > http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/manualserg.html
> >
> > http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/manualsefg.html
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> > http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/manualxlrg.html
> > http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/manualxlfg5.html
> > http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/manualxlrg5.html
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > velocity_monitor at awpi.com wrote:
> > > For details visit
> > > http://www.velocityaircraft.com/manuals/manualsefg.html
> > > The following parts has been changed since last visited:
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-- 
Mike W.
1997 Velocity Elite RG
Franklin /IVO Electric CS
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