From: JIMRHER@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 00:28:08 EDT
Subject: Air Conditioning
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My first post to the list so go easy.

I wanted to point out a new Air Conditioning system for L4P's that will be at 
OSH. It has NO scoop and is enclosed in the tail. The pump is on the engine 
and the system weighs about 45 lbs. The first flying aircraft is just being 
completed at Griffin upholstery but was flown and tested out before it was 
upholstered. I can't remember the N number but if you ask at the Lancair tent 
for Mike Custard they will probably know where it is.

I have this system installed in my L4P but it's not flying yet. I am the 
first customer and not the seller. I'm just making this known.

I wanted one that would work on the ground and not have a scoop to slow the 
plane down when not in use. We used a fan on the condenser in the tail so 
that forward speed is not needed. The fan pulls air in the NACA scoop in the 
tail and blows it out a 4 in. hole in the bottom. The weight is about evenly 
balanced with the engine pump up front and the weight in behind the extended 
baggage compartment. 

The evaporator is mounted on the top of the rear bulkhead and blows straight 
out taking air in the sides. No ball vents were needed since the air blows 
forward overhead. I'm told they will be taking orders at OSH. Tests showed 
full fan speed was only used on the ground in hi 80* temps.. I'm still 
waiting for real hot weather results which they should have at OSH.

Excited, Jim Hergert
L4P 98%


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