And if I do that I really should change the standard RV-4 cowl inlets to a round ones further out in the prop wash to improve (ground) cooling.
Finn,Can you refer me to the literature that recommends putting the cowl inlets as far outward as possible? I know there is a lot of ‘common knowledge’ about this; turbulence at blade roots, downward blade wash on right inlet cause in intake turbulence, etc, etc, but I’ve never seen a study or comprehensive article on inlet placement. The inlet ramping is also highly important. Makes me wonder why the latest restart models of the Cessna’s didn’t implement same. I know LoPresti did similar with differing success. M |