While I'm waiting for my empennage kit to arrive I'm working on my budget and want list.
It's decided that Air Conditioning is at the top of the list of 'wants'. I've searched through posts and have read the arguments that it's unneeded and you should just fly higher. I used to agree with that until I spent this summer flying about 60 hours and there were several times I got caught on the taxi waiting for release. Even when it's low 90's (A cool day) I end up burning up, halfway hanging out the window of my plane... and that's a 172 in the shade of my high wing. So I will sacrifice the weight, load and whatnot to have this!
So though various searches two company names have come up, Airflow-systems and Flightline. I've read a few write ups with people happy with Airflow, haven't really seen anything on Flightline and all posts I've read were 4+ years ago, some closer to 9. I looked through the installation of an Airflow system and it made sense to me. So I'm leaning toward Airflow, especially with the scope being on the outside, not sure how the Flightline system works without on. I know if I built boxes around my home AC unit they wouldn't be able to cool properly.
Looking for some recent information on either or both of these kits, or maybe there's another player in the market. Thanks!
It's decided that Air Conditioning is at the top of the list of 'wants'. I've searched through posts and have read the arguments that it's unneeded and you should just fly higher. I used to agree with that until I spent this summer flying about 60 hours and there were several times I got caught on the taxi waiting for release. Even when it's low 90's (A cool day) I end up burning up, halfway hanging out the window of my plane... and that's a 172 in the shade of my high wing. So I will sacrifice the weight, load and whatnot to have this!
So though various searches two company names have come up, Airflow-systems and Flightline. I've read a few write ups with people happy with Airflow, haven't really seen anything on Flightline and all posts I've read were 4+ years ago, some closer to 9. I looked through the installation of an Airflow system and it made sense to me. So I'm leaning toward Airflow, especially with the scope being on the outside, not sure how the Flightline system works without on. I know if I built boxes around my home AC unit they wouldn't be able to cool properly.
Looking for some recent information on either or both of these kits, or maybe there's another player in the market. Thanks!
