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>
To: velocity_pilot <velocity_pilot at verizon.net>; Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Fri, Oct 18, 2013 10:51 am
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: NACA conversion.
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.
Here 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 <flynfindarle at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> 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> 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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Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: NACA conversion.
From: Scott Baker <scottb33333 at gmail.com>
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
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> 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
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