Sheetmetal side vents

[AlexZ]

After testing 3D printed side vents the results where hopeful. The printed parts passed the test, but they deform as a result of the heat. Getting the vents from Sonex takes a lot of time to get to Europe. Option 1 was to make a mold and lay-up fiberglass. This process would also take too long so back to the good old sheet-metal skills. I cheated a bit because I designed them in 3D CAD, printed out flat patterns and cut the parts out of a sheet 0.32 6061. A day handwork later and there finished.
To compensate the taperered Legacy cowling I added deflectors.
If anyone wants the flat patterns I can make them available.

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[Zack]

This are great, could you share the plans?

[GordonTurner]

Perfect!!! I have I’ll PM you my email if you don’t mind sharing.

Thanks, Gordon

[AlexZ]

Put in some rivets and mounted the cowling last Saturday. Didn't get to flying because of upcoming mist.

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I've put all the files on Grabcad.com https://grabcad.com/library/sonex-side-vent-sheetmetal-1