REFLECTOR: NACA conversion.
Brian Michalk
michalk at awpi.com
Fri Oct 18 11:47:52 CDT 2013
Seriously. Makes me sick.
Seriously again. How does one do this? If you fly, it's going to get
oil mist everywhere. I just don't see how this is possible.
On 10/18/2013 11:33 AM, Alex Balic wrote:
>
> Looks like you could eat off of that motor, remind me never to take my
> cowl off around Mel
>
> *From:*reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]
> *On Behalf Of *Mel Bina
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 16, 2013 5:44 PM
> *To:* jeff findarle; Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> *Subject:* Re: REFLECTOR: NACA conversion.
>
> Inline image 1Inline image 2Here are some photos of my NACA system.
> Very little work to do on the fuselage. It worked well in
> Tucson. Also, the engine is more open.
>
> Mel Bina
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> STD RG N14B (sold)
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> On Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 11:43 AM, jeff findarle
> <flynfindarle at yahoo.com <mailto:flynfindarle at yahoo.com>> wrote:
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> I tend to live the, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" and the "KISS"
> method of life. I wonder if there will be rain water in the engine
> compartment? It does look cool though. I am with you on the Fiberglass
> work too. I did not build mine either. Maybe I am skeptical about
> changing and cutting into my fuselage and firewall of a perfectly
> flying machine. But I don't think you will see much of a speed
> improvement either. Just my thoughts.
> If you do the change, please keep us informed on progress and
> challenges, etc..
> Good luck,
> Jeff
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> On Sunday, October 13, 2013 9:15 AM, Brian Michalk <michalk at awpi.com
> <mailto:michalk at awpi.com>> wrote:
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> I have armpit scoops, and attached the scoops to the fuselage,
> instead of the cowl. Removing the bottom cowl is not a problem if
> one does it that way.
>
> I am having cooling problems though, and if I can't solve them,
> overhead cooling is one of the options still on the table for me.
>
>
> On 10/12/2013 11:14 PM, Andrew Judge wrote:
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> Easier to work on though. I always had issues taking off the
> bottom cowling before the NACA upgrade.
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> On Oct 12, 2013, at 9:13 PM, "Scott Derrick" <scott at tnstaafl.net
> <mailto:scott at tnstaafl.net>> wrote:
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> I agree with Scott B. I have done one NACA conversion, its not
> a one day
> or one week job. There is also a plenum to build and fit,
> exterior
> paint, the inevitable cooling issues to solve.
>
> If you don't have a heat problem, don't fix what aint broke.
>
> Scott D
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> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: NACA conversion.
> From: Scott Baker <scottb33333 at gmail.com>
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> Date: 10/12/2013 02:54 PM
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> > Jim, if cooling is not an issue - suggest leaving well
> enough alone. I have done several roof top NACA scoop
> conversions that require several days of labor and
> re-upholstery operations. It's not worth the effort if cooling
> is not an issue.
> >
> > Scott Baker
> >
> > On Oct 12, 2013, at 3:26 PM, "Jim & Sharon Beck"
> <jsbeck618 at gmail.com> <mailto:jsbeck618 at gmail.com%3E> wrote:
> >
> >> My 173 RG with io360 lycoming has the armpit scoops. no
> cooling problems but am considering changing to the NACAs I
> did not build the aircraft so am challenged by glass work. but
> can find good help on this. Does anyone have experience on
> this type of project? Drag reduction? other advantages? I have
> flown 450 ? hours and have no cooling issues except have to
> watch oil on long hot climbs. Is a kit available? Any input
> would be appreciated.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Jim
> >> N29RP
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