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Re: Europa-List: Europa- Fresh air vents

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Europa- Fresh air vents
From: William Daniell <wdaniell@etb.net.co>
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:53:28
garry

can you send a pic please

Will

Garry wrote:
> The summers don't get much hotter than here in Florida.  I initially 
> built-in the NACA ducts at knee level as per the plans........almost 
> worthless.  Much later I discovered the Aircraft Spruce "Ultimate 
> Vents", which I placed in the lower corners of the windscreen, on each 
> side.  Fantastic!!!!  They can be directed to blow on your upper torso 
> and face, from a whisper to a tornado.  They really work!!!  And the 
> best part is that they can be installed in a few minutes AFTER you've 
> completed your build, without messing up your paint job or your 
> interior upholstery.
>  
> Garry Stout
> Tampa, Florida  914 Tri
>  
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Kevin Klinefelter <mailto:kevann@gotsky.com>
>     *To:* europa-list@matronics.com <mailto:europa-list@matronics.com>
>     *Sent:* Friday, December 18, 2009 3:07 PM
>     *Subject:* Re: Europa-List: Europa- Fresh air vents
>
>     I'm happy with the ultimate vents I placed above the knee, so they
>     are just clear of the instrument module. Seems like the lightest
>     and easiest to install of just about any of the ideas out there.
>      
>     Kevin
>
>         ----- Original Message -----
>         *From:* Bob Fairall <mailto:Bob.Fairall@fairalls.co.uk>
>         *To:* europa-list@matronics.com
>         <mailto:europa-list@matronics.com>
>         *Sent:* Thursday, December 17, 2009 9:25 AM
>         *Subject:* Europa-List: Europa- Fresh air vents
>
>         Im 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 passengers 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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