Thursday, September 3, 2020

NACA Diffuser

 A CSA article (CSA Newsletter Set/Jul-03.pdf#page=29) specifies that a (not per plans) NACA inlet diffuser needs to double the inlet area and use a 14" radius.

The inlet into the cowl measures 4x15 (60 sq. in).

Increasing the outlet
to 7x18 yields 126 sq in.   

Using a 14" radius, the exit is at about 6.5" from the inlet.







Before trimming, test fit before glassing in flanges and adding a stiffener. 




Trimmed off the edges, added a stiffener and a flange to seal against the firewall.








Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Electric Nose gear pin update

Received these from Jack for the electric lift pin update.   Designed to help retain the bolts from loosening.