REFLECTOR: NACA conversion.
Brian Michalk
michalk at awpi.com
Fri Oct 18 12:13:24 CDT 2013
You have a turbo, right?
If it's new, it's going to leak. Mine leaks pretty bad at the moment,
and I think I'll need to add a restriction in the oil line so that the
scavenge pump can keep up. I'll just need to be really careful about
not restricting too much.
On 10/18/2013 11:58 AM, nmflyer1 at aol.com wrote:
> The engines I build don't leak :)
> But they are not ancient technology either!
>
> Kurt
>
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> From: Brian Michalk <michalk at awpi.com>
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> Sent: Fri, Oct 18, 2013 10:51 am
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: NACA conversion.
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> 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
>> STD RG N14B (sold)
>> On Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 11:43 AM, jeff findarle
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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,
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>> On Sunday, October 13, 2013 9:15 AM, Brian Michalk <michalk at awpi.com
>> <mailto:michalk at awpi.com>> wrote:
>>
>> 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:
>> 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:
>>
>> 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>
>> <mailto:scottb33333 at gmail.com%3E>
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>> Date: 10/12/2013 02:54 PM
>>
>> > 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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