Thanks for the tips re the crossover circuit & Expbus. I'm not ready for a major panel redesign yet, probably never. With all the additions and changes over the years it could well do with a panel makeover, but I'm very familiar and comfortable with it at this point. If I ever sell it, the new owner might want to take it on and incorporate some of these ideas.
I've got the NASA vents on the side like everyone, but Ken Cottle did something which has been remarkably effective in not only keeping the pilot cool but also in getting a straight blast of fresh air to breathe. If fumes were to develop in the cockpit from a sudden fuel line hose or connection failure or other leak, this means I can still breathe relatively untainted air while getting it down to the ground. Ken created a small opening in the front of the canopy frame where it joins the front deck. Air is ducted from there through the frame to an eyeball swivel vent that I can turn any direction, including off. The swivel vent is mounted on a small shelf in the very front portion of the canopy upon which also sits the compass. This, together combined with the exhaust vent on the turtledeck is a simple and very effective way to get fresh air in the face, where we need it. It's a really good idea and I don't think I've seen it on any other KR. PM me for pictures & I'll take some. Sparky gave me a piece of flexible duct hose which I keep beneath the seat. It fits into the swivel vent perfectly and with this I can breathe straight clean air directly from outside. Imagine a smoke-filled cockpit, or a sudden major fuel leak, and that piece of duct might save the day. The fellow who just hit the tree down in Georgia while trying to get his KR down with smoke & perhaps fire in the cockpit might have had just this situation. A cockpit full of toxic fumes is a severe distraction. Mike ____________________________________________________________ Save $10 on Flowers and Gifts! Shop now at www.ftd.com/16714 http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Dh4GRr5bId0lxWsEuI3ceQEbFvrVk8akvxF6Un9UzkTt8cMP7qtyabQZzP6/
