I know this subject has been beaten to death. I'm interested in this cowl, but not for the usual reason of increased speed. Sure, I'll take the extra 300 kts., but if I was looking for blazing speed, I'd build one of the other models.
The important things to me are better cooling and better efficiency. Followed by ease of construction, weight and balance considerations, and cost.
It looks like about $1500 for the cowl and plenum. How much discount from Van's to skip his cowl?
If this cowl is 'much' harder to fit and finish than Van's, then it is a non-starter for me. A 'little' harder. OK.
I'm not sure, but if I'm reading right, I have to put the prop further forward. Will this be a problem from a balance perspective? I'm leaning towards the Hartzell. Should I consider a Catto for weight and balance reasons, especially if I use the Sam James cowl?
So many choices. And one can effect another. Thanks for any help and advice.
The important things to me are better cooling and better efficiency. Followed by ease of construction, weight and balance considerations, and cost.
It looks like about $1500 for the cowl and plenum. How much discount from Van's to skip his cowl?
If this cowl is 'much' harder to fit and finish than Van's, then it is a non-starter for me. A 'little' harder. OK.
I'm not sure, but if I'm reading right, I have to put the prop further forward. Will this be a problem from a balance perspective? I'm leaning towards the Hartzell. Should I consider a Catto for weight and balance reasons, especially if I use the Sam James cowl?
So many choices. And one can effect another. Thanks for any help and advice.