Bob,
I have elected to go with the ACS Ultimate Ventilators. In my 20 hours
so far, they seem to do a reasonable job of providing airflow into the
cockpit when you want it and cut it off effectively when you don't.
You can see pics of the ventilators:
http://www.europaowners.org/forums/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=63921
and my installation:
http://www.europaowners.org/forums/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=66265&g2_page=
2
on my build web site.
Check six,
Bob Borger
Europa Kit #A221 N914XL, XS Mono, Intercooled 914, Airmaster C/S
http://www.europaowners.org/N914XL
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Corinth, TX 76208
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On Dec 17, 2009, at 11:25, Bob Fairall wrote:
> I=92m progressing well on my second Europa (kit 494) and exploring the
options for cockpit fresh air.
>
> My existing Europa has the plastic adjustable NACA duct type air
inlets by pilot and passenger=92s knees, but these are not particularly
effective.
>
> I have heard of and seen a number of roof entry fresh air systems
which I gather are very effective, but I recall reading somewhere that
cutting the roof can compromise the strength of the cockpit module.
>
> All (UK) LAA approvable suggestions gratefully received.
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob Fairall (G-BXLK, mono classic, 400 hours and for sale, & G-CBXW)
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