Bob-
I have been working with Flight Crafters and have installed the system as I
have progressed.=C2- They recommend an NACA duct mounted on the rudder.
=C2- Attach a 2 inch stainless mesh to it to keep critters out and FLOX i
t in.=C2- I used the mesh from a stainles steel tea strainer.=C2- Run
=C2-2 inch SCAT tubing to a channel along the inside of the fuselage top.
=C2- The channel is made from 2 X BID over a foam mold.=C2- The channel
feeds the overhead panel where you can install eye vents.=C2- I used a s
ingle very large eye vent from Stein Air in the back and another in the fro
nt.=C2- How does it work?=C2- Can't say, I am not flying yet, but Bob h
as installed a number and says they work just fine.=C2- He uses the small
er eyeball vents.=C2- Also, AS sells an "ultimate vent" that you install
directly under the rear corners of the windshield that supposedly works ver
y well.=C2- The price of all the vents is bout $ 100 each.=C2-
Jim Puglise A-283
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Fairall" <Bob.Fairall@fairalls.co.uk>
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 12:25:24 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Europa-List: Europa- Fresh air vents
I=99m progressing well on my second Europa (kit 494) and exploring th
e options for cockpit fresh air.
My existing Europa has the plastic adjustable NACA duct type air inlets by
pilot and passenger=99s knees, but these are not particularly effecti
ve.
I have heard of and seen a number of roof entry fresh air systems which I g
ather are very effective, but I recall reading somewhere that cutting the r
oof 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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