Sabremech Posted March 28, 2020 Report Posted March 28, 2020 It’s finally time to fit the cowling to my bird. It’s been far too long to get to this point, but it’s finally happening. It’s much more carbon fiber than I first thought it would be and super light compared to the original. Time to see if it fits correctly. David 17 5 Quote
Captnmack Posted March 29, 2020 Report Posted March 29, 2020 Looks great but I’m a little confused...Is this different than then cowling that is being installed by the outfit in N. Carolina? Quote
Sabremech Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Posted March 29, 2020 On 3/29/2020 at 12:14 AM, Captnmack said: Looks great but I’m a little confused...Is this different than then cowling that is being installed by the outfit in N. Carolina? Expand This is the cowling that I hope to have AGL Aviation as an installer. It’s been delayed in production for various reasons but is now ready for the first one to go on my 66 C model to check for fit. Thanks, David 4 Quote
carusoam Posted March 29, 2020 Report Posted March 29, 2020 Almost time to start the Sabremech YouTube channel. -a- 1 Quote
Bob_Belville Posted March 29, 2020 Report Posted March 29, 2020 David, it's gorgeous! Color me jealous. Tag: @AGL Aviation 2 Quote
wcb Posted March 29, 2020 Report Posted March 29, 2020 Awesome. Can't wait to see it on and in action. Do you have a timeline and price points yet? Quote
Mcstealth Posted March 29, 2020 Report Posted March 29, 2020 Sure, sure. We've heard this before. good luck. Quote
Sabremech Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Posted March 29, 2020 On 3/29/2020 at 7:50 PM, Mcstealth said: Sure, sure. We've heard this before. good luck. Expand I know! It’s been killing me to keep waiting. It was painful being patient with my composite shop. They are extremely busy and good people are hard to find and keep. 1 Quote
Brian E. Posted March 29, 2020 Report Posted March 29, 2020 I volunteer a 65 if you need to test fit that vintage! Quote
Captnmack Posted March 30, 2020 Report Posted March 30, 2020 But what is the difference in this cowling and the one that Bob put on his? Quote
Sabremech Posted March 30, 2020 Author Report Posted March 30, 2020 On 3/30/2020 at 12:55 AM, Captnmack said: But what is the difference in this cowling and the one that Bob put on his? Expand Bob’s original cowling was just modified. I changed the front 4 inches of the top cowl and the skin on the bottom cowl. This is a complete new cowling. Has a nicer look and fits many more airplanes than my first mod and It’s quite a bit lighter than the original. 1 Quote
Oldguy Posted March 30, 2020 Report Posted March 30, 2020 On 3/30/2020 at 1:46 AM, Sabremech said: Bob’s original cowling was just modified. I changed the front 4 inches of the top cowl and the skin on the bottom cowl. This is a complete new cowling. Has a nicer look and fits many more airplanes than my first mod and It’s quite a bit lighter than the original. Expand Please tell me a J is included in that statement! Quote
Sabremech Posted March 30, 2020 Author Report Posted March 30, 2020 On 3/30/2020 at 3:02 PM, Oldguy said: Please tell me a J is included in that statement! Expand The plan is for this to be an FAA/PMA part for the J model. 2 Quote
rbridges Posted March 30, 2020 Report Posted March 30, 2020 On 3/30/2020 at 1:46 AM, Sabremech said: Bob’s original cowling was just modified. I changed the front 4 inches of the top cowl and the skin on the bottom cowl. This is a complete new cowling. Has a nicer look and fits many more airplanes than my first mod and It’s quite a bit lighter than the original. Expand What's your seat of the pants guess in cruise speeds vs the 201 cowl? Quote
Sabremech Posted March 30, 2020 Author Report Posted March 30, 2020 On 3/30/2020 at 8:56 PM, rbridges said: What's your seat of the pants guess in cruise speeds vs the 201 cowl? Expand I don’t want to get caught in the speed gain promise. Some airplanes will gain speed, most likely those that change from a stock cowling to the more aerodynamic cowling and some will not gain any. No rhyme or reason, just what I learned on the four airplanes I modified with my first cowling mod. Two airplanes gained speed while the other two did not. Thanks, David Quote
rbridges Posted March 30, 2020 Report Posted March 30, 2020 On 3/30/2020 at 9:36 PM, Sabremech said: I don’t want to get caught in the speed gain promise. Some airplanes will gain speed, most likely those that change from a stock cowling to the more aerodynamic cowling and some will not gain any. No rhyme or reason, just what I learned on the four airplanes I modified with my first cowling mod. Two airplanes gained speed while the other two did not. Thanks, David Expand I get it. Just eyeballing pictures, your new cowl looks to be a huge improvement vs. stock. Quote
Guest Posted March 30, 2020 Report Posted March 30, 2020 If this version of the cowl came with one of these as an option there would be a speed increase. Clarence Quote
Yooper Rocketman Posted March 30, 2020 Report Posted March 30, 2020 Or better yet, one of these. Tom 4 2 Quote
Skates97 Posted March 30, 2020 Report Posted March 30, 2020 On 3/30/2020 at 10:50 PM, M20Doc said: If this version of the cowl came with one of these as an option there would be a speed increase. Clarence Expand I think that is only available in the XXL size of David's new cowl. 1 Quote
Guest Posted March 30, 2020 Report Posted March 30, 2020 On 3/30/2020 at 10:53 PM, Yooper Rocketman said: Or better yet, one of these. Tom Expand There’s just no replacement for excess horsepower! Clarence Quote
McMooney Posted March 30, 2020 Report Posted March 30, 2020 On 3/28/2020 at 10:34 PM, Sabremech said: It’s finally time to fit the cowling to my bird. It’s been far too long to get to this point, but it’s finally happening. It’s much more carbon fiber than I first thought it would be and super light compared to the original. Time to see if it fits correctly. David Expand I have a 74E just in case you need another test mule Quote
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