Turbo at recent workshop

[mike.smith]

From the Sonex web page, they had the AeroVee turbo installed and running in one of the factory aircraft, at last weekend's builder workshop. I see Jeremy in the cockpit with the prop turning. Did it fly? Can anyone there report on what they saw?

Mike Smith

[sonex1649]

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Hi I was there and yes it flys I have pics of the engine with engine with the turbo I will post for you when I get home from work it was a very nice setup

Joe

[vigilant104]

What's purpose of the hood over the turbo? To conceal the ID of the unit? A cap to keep its ears warm in the Wisconsin June? Kevlar, to catch any escaping turbine blades?

Kidding aside, a lot of folks, me included, are watching these developments with interest and wish the Hornets' Nest a lot of good luck.

[sonex1649]

It's for the fuel tank fill has nothing to do with turbo

[Rynoth]

It's for the fuel tank fill has nothing to do with turbo

I think he was referring to the soft wrap around the turbo itself. Probably just a heat shield.

[sonex1649]

Was for heat and keeping fuel temp down

[vigilant104]

Was for heat and keeping fuel temp down

Okay, thanks.

[mike.smith]

How did it perform? Or more importantly, how did it sound? :-)

Mike

[sonex1649]

It performed great, sounded better, Jeremy removed the cowling right after he landed and even the heat was very miminal I tried to get a release date he said soon, I am ordering it for kit