The cooling baffles are stock VW Beetle obtained at a VW speed shop ($26.00 a pair). I made a slight mod to the top front to accommodate the routing ducts I made from foam, fiberglass and epoxy. The foam was just for the glass lay-up and was ripped out after the epoxy had cured. You must also use the "cooling tins" for proper VW cooling. So far so good the ducts seem to be working well. Will see how the summer temperatures work. This setup is the same as the presentation. Next winter when I re-work the cowl, I will make new ducts to better line up with the cowl inlet openings.
I have flaps built per the plans. Recommendations from EAA and FAA flight test planning was not to deploy flaps on first flight. (I consider the second flight same as the first flight.) So, that is what went into the test plan and I tried to stick to the plan. Not to use available systems was a mistake. Hereafter will use flaps, slips and any and all other available aids to land this hotrod as a none event. Belly board has been recommended, but since I already have the flaps, will go with that. Thanks to all for your help and encouragement. Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA > > ...Any reason why you > didn't use flaps? Larry Bell > > >>> > Sid Wood wrote: > >>Second approach was 74 Kts on the VASI glide slope, on center line down >>to >>the threshold, zero flaps. Going to float a bit about 6 to 10 feet off >>the >>pavement. > > Big leap forward on the plane being reusable! Just FYI, that's about my > speed with flaps down. I'd learn how to land with flaps first, assuming > you > have them, and once you've got that in the bag, try the faster and more > difficult "flapless" landings. And I only see three white lights early in > the glide. I'm down to three reds when I touch down at KFYM, my favorite > touch-n-go hangout. For next flight, I'd go to altitude and practice slow > flight for a while, then slowflight with some altitude loss. That will > give > you feel for proper attitude and RPM on final, and will demonstrate the > large gap between there and stall. And when in ground effect, stall speed > will be even lower, of course, so you have a cushion built in. > > Off to a good second start though! > > Mark Langford > > -------------------------------------------------------- > > I have a copy of a presentation you had given about your cooling system. > Are you still using the same cooling baffles? > > Thanks! > > Jeff Lange >
