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 Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 10:04 am Post subject: Jabiru installation |
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Michel
Here is another way of fitting the Jabiru into the standard Kitfox round
cowl. It's a bit hard to see from the fotos but he has used a lexan disc to
close off the large inlet area and has cut out holes in the disc and cowl to
bring the air into the Jabiru ducts.
It's quite a nice installation. I flew this plane last week and as you say
it doesn't have the high rate of climb of a 912 but it sure sounds beautiful
and cruises easily at 100mph. I also noticed the almost complete lack of
vibration. Nice setup.
Gary Algate
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Michel
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Location: Norway
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| Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 1:06 pm Post subject: Jabiru installation |
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On Jun 19, 2006, at 8:06 PM, Algate wrote:
| Quote: | Here is another way of fitting the Jabiru into the standard Kitfox
round
cowl.
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Yes, I have seen several modifications of the round cowl, to fit a
Jabiru, Gary. Some are quite well done. But, IMHO, as I needed the two
inlets so typical to air-cooled boxer engines, I felt it was time to go
away from the "radial engine" look. I think I could have made it nicer
if I had placed the oil cooler somewhere else. But a well functioning
engine was my prime concern and a vertical oil cooler, placed in front
of the engine, right behind a relatively small opening is what is the
most effective, I think. And in that respect, I am very pleased, the
entire engine compartment works very well as a "cooling chamber."
Cheers,
Michel
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