It’s finally time (cowling)

[Sabremech]

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

[MooneyMitch]

Looking forward to results !! 

[Browncbr1]

Cool!

[hammdo]

Yea!

In for the results!

-Don

[Captnmack]

Looks great but I’m a little confused...Is this different than then cowling that is being installed by the outfit in N. Carolina?

[Sabremech]

1 hour ago, 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?

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

[Tahir K]

Let us know if it fits!

[carusoam]

Almost time to start the Sabremech YouTube channel.

-a-

[Bob_Belville]

David, it's gorgeous! Color me jealous. Tag: @AGL Aviation

[wcb]

Awesome.  Can't wait to see it on and in action.  Do you have a timeline and price points yet?

[Mcstealth]

Sure, sure. We've heard this before. 

 

 

good luck. 

[Sabremech]

12 minutes ago, Mcstealth said:

Sure, sure. We've heard this before. 

 

 

good luck. 

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. 

[Brian E.]

I volunteer a 65 if you need to test fit that vintage!

[Captnmack]

But what is the difference in this cowling and the one that Bob put on his?

[Sabremech]

46 minutes ago, Captnmack said:

But what is the difference in this cowling and the one that Bob put on his?

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.

 

[Oldguy]

13 hours ago, 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.

 

Please tell me a J is included in that statement!

[Sabremech]

12 minutes ago, Oldguy said:

Please tell me a J is included in that statement!

The plan is for this to be an FAA/PMA part for the J model. 

[rbridges]

19 hours ago, 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.

 

What's your seat of the pants guess in cruise speeds vs the 201 cowl?

[Sabremech]

35 minutes ago, rbridges said:

What's your seat of the pants guess in cruise speeds vs the 201 cowl?

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

[rbridges]

41 minutes ago, 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

I get it.  Just eyeballing pictures, your new cowl looks to be a huge improvement vs. stock.  

[Guest]

If this version of the cowl came with one of these as an option there would be a speed increase.

Clarence

[Yooper Rocketman]

Or better yet, one of these.  
 

Tom

[Skates97]

1 minute ago, M20Doc said:

If this version of the cowl came with one of these as an option there would be a speed increase.

Clarence

I think that is only available in the XXL size of David's new cowl.

[Guest]

13 minutes ago, Yooper Rocketman said:

Or better yet, one of these.  
 

Tom

There’s just no replacement for excess horsepower!

Clarence

[McMooney]

On 3/28/2020 at 5:34 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

I have a 74E just in case you need another test mule