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Turbo at recent workshop
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Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:11 amby 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
Re: Turbo at recent workshop
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Fri Jun 13, 2014 5:43 amby 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
Re: Turbo at recent workshop
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Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:51 amby 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.
Re: Turbo at recent workshop
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Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:57 amby sonex1649
It's for the fuel tank fill has nothing to do with turbo
Re: Turbo at recent workshop
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Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:14 pmby Rynoth
sonex1649 wrote: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.
Re: Turbo at recent workshop
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Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:25 pmby sonex1649
Was for heat and keeping fuel temp down
Re: Turbo at recent workshop
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Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:34 pmby vigilant104
sonex1649 wrote:Was for heat and keeping fuel temp down
Okay, thanks.
Re: Turbo at recent workshop
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Fri Jun 13, 2014 4:26 pmby mike.smith
How did it perform? Or more importantly, how did it sound? :-)
Mike
Re: Turbo at recent workshop
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Fri Jun 13, 2014 4:55 pmby 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