Chapter 25
Finishing (Painting, etc.)
Notice the smooth nose section curvature I created
It turned out much better than anticipated. The secret is in enlarging the
"F0" bulkhead by about 40% in area wich placed the tip of the nose at
station -13. This has increased the volume of the ballast
compartment so much that a battery can be fitted inside. This will counter
the balance problem with my installing of a O-540 Lycoming.
Ram air scoops in the cowling similar to the Berkut will
provide sufficient cooling and air intake for the O-540. I have tried to
keep to the Cozy lines and style with a touch of Berkut. The O-540 is just
a little to large to permit keeping to the NACA air intake. my cowling is
46" from the Fire-Wall to the Cowling Lip. I will be using a 4"
propeller extension.
The black marking near the cowling lip shows where the
standard Cozy cowling ends.
