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Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:24:45 -0500
From: Ernest Christley <echristley@nc.rr.com>
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Monty,

When you suggested using a pitot style air intake for the cooling, what 
exactly did you mean by 'pitot'.  I envision it to be a tubular 
structure that extends forward of the wing's leading edge, but would the 
extension be a slight bump or a lance worthy of slaying dragons?  As it 
stands, I have about 32" from the leading edge for a duct to feed a 4" 
thick, 13.5"x9" radiator.  (I'm still trying to source a radiator 
without going the custom build route.)  I don't need any more length to 
get a fully developed K&W streamlined duct, but if I need to extend the 
opening out significantly from the leading edge it will need to be 
incorporated into the design.

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