Hi Jeremy,
I have not done the cabin mod and although the cabin is nice and wide as it
is, the mod removes a ridge that pokes you just below the shoulder in the
bicep. If I had it over again then I would do it.
I am not aware of what it takes to do the high top mod, but that is
something I would consider as well. I am 180cm tall and an extra 20mm would
be really nice.
As to the build, generally I would not encourage you to deviate too much.
The original design is pretty close to "good" and any departures will add
time to your build, much more than you think it will.
The only other thing I would have done differently is the fuel system.
- Aluminum fuel lines. Lighter and last forever
- Keep the original parallel fuel pump design but add check valves.
- Separate the fuel pump inlets and feed each one with a gascolator.
As to cooling. I have extensively modified my cooling with cowl flaps,
lamovia heat exchanger, diffused inlets, intercooler and internal ducting.
I have spent 12 months over 3 winters and countless hours on this and
although I am close, its still not right. I would encourage you to think
carefully before getting into complex modifications.
It you really want to get into this then don't do what I did, take a look
at Fran's solution, but plan on adding 6 months to your build.
Paul
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 8:47 PM, Alex Kaarsberg <kaarsberg@terra.com.br>wrote:
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> Jeremy, welcome to the list, I am sure you will appreciate it.
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> I can only answer your question 6, at 110 cm it is as wide as a Beech
> Baron I am told! I have no intention of doing that mod.
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> Brgds, Alex, kit 529.
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