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Re: Cowl Mods

Subject: Re: Cowl Mods
From: Shaun Simpkins <shauns@hevanet.com>
Date: Thu, 16 May 2002 21:07:40
I bet Kim Prout would take that as a challenge...
SS
----- Original Message -----
From: <PreDial@aol.com>
Subject:  Cowl Mods


> As noted by several on this site there are some concerns and possibly
desired
>  mods to the XS cowl.  Personally we're looking at fitting the 40 A Rotax
> alternator to a 914, needing space for a landing light, the on ground
cooling
> capability, space and airflow for intercooler and improved aerodynamics
(go
> faster!).  Bruce & Suzy have also expressed these concerns.  We would be
> willing to partner with other Europa owners / builders to investigate
> improvements to the cowl.  My idea is to inquire of LoPreste to initially
> look at the Europa and see if he thinks these objectives can be achieved.
If
> so the next step would be to find out how much $$ he would charge.  If we
> spread the cost over several of us, it may be manageable. Any body else
> interested of have ideas?  Bruce & Suzy have volunteered to take their 914
to
> LoPreste as the evaluation aircraft.
>
> Jim & Heather A185
>



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