On Apr 19, 2011, at 2:13 AM, Tony Renshaw wrote:
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> Gidday,
> I am wondering if there is any consensus to a way to open up the lid
> of the cowl, exposing the engine easily for our birds? To be honest,
> I am sure a car style bonnet would be the most ideal, and I am
> wondering if anyone has attempted it??
Alex Bowman's XS mono has a proper "bonnet"...I believe it is secured
w/ 3 southco fasteners on each side...2 fwd & 1 at aft corner.
What I like about it is that in addition to being able to have a good
look at everything, you don't have to worry about placing the top cowl
on the tarmac or seeing it blown away in the wind when removed. Note
the 2 streamlined surface pivots. I'm thinking about doing something
similar but w/ concealed hinges...just thinking.
Fred
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