Is there a reason all the cowlings I have seen are split as top and bottom halves?  Perhaps for structural or aerodynamic pressure reasons?  On a nosewheel plane, it would seem much easier to deal with cowl removal if it were split into left and right halves.

   Inquiring minds want to know if I should rework my RV-10 cowl.

Phil #40220 w/Mazda 20B - engine work