96chevtruck
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Twin Falls , Idaho
Just wondering how Selkirk cowlings are holding up and how hard they are to install, building Backcountry super cub and want to go as light as possible on build.
I assume you have to fit side doors and hinges too or does it come from Selkirk that way. Is there much trimming to fit to boot cowl. Thanks.I'm just installing a set now, nice workmanship. The left side door humped up about an 1/8 inch on front edge 5 inches below hinge. curvature is slightly wrong in that area. I was not satisfied and laid up a carbon fiber rib and hysol it to under side of side cowl, it worked perfectly and does not cause any problem, makes the side cowl lay just right to nose bowl. Some guys could install in a day I'm sure, that's not me. Keep in mind the entire cowling is quite ridged as you would expect, there is no pulling that side cowl hump flat with the DZUS. T
..plans do not mention that you need a 3 1/2" stand off block between edge of firewall and side cowl in back in order to maintain good airflow out back.
..I was told it was to avoid legal conflict with Cub Crafters and that cowling.
that's laughable! cub crafters got their start COPYING Atlee's stuff, literally he brought a copy machine into the FAA and copied Atlee's Data...... is the story I have heard from many people....
No channels? I didn't expect that. I never cared for their Cessna interior parts but the cowl looks like a great idea.
The top cowl integral support channel would seem to interfere with placing hinge underneath...
Is this support channel at the edge of the top cowl so that the hinge could be fastened to the side of the channel? I agree with mike, it looks ugly on top.The top cowl integral support channel would seem to interfere with placing hinge underneath
Check to see if the hinge will work in reverse so that when the side cowl is closed the hinge is fully opened. It does open more than 180 degrees. If it is close you can bend the hinge a little in a brake to make it fit.Skywagon8a yes, I think that would work regarding the top cowl, still leaves a fat sandwich of side cowl carbon and hinge. I will go to the hanger now and check it out with that in mind