All the other parts are about strength and dimensions. The cowling is different. Lightweight but strong. Aerodynamic but fitting. Airframe design integration, still doing it’s job. Providing system air flow as intended. Please contact us to talk about your project and the solution you are looking for. We are very happy to offer our experience.
Tag: Retrofit
Air intake
Just like the other parts of the Firewall Forward kit design process, also the air guiding tunnel is a task of it’s own. The sufficient amout of air streaming into the system corresponds to the volume of air streaming out. Tractor and pusher airframe types have different requirements here and again, parasitic drag effects need… Continue reading Air intake
Cooling
Installations from the central air intake channel to the cooling for the water and air system. The expansion tanks need some attention and the fuel lines from and to the tanks require consideration and the sufficient dimensions. We are offering 3D-CAD design service in a very close cooperation between the design specialists on both sides… Continue reading Cooling
Fletcher FU-24
Recently a Fletcher FU-24 took its maiden flight in New Zealand, now using the modern common rail compression ignition RED A03-003 engine with 500 HP, replacing its original 400 HP 8 cylinder AVGAS engine. Diesel Air New Zealand Ltd., in New Zealand, and RED Aircraft, in Germany, have been working hard to retrofit the classic… Continue reading Fletcher FU-24
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
DHC-2 Beaver
YAK-52
Yak-52
YAK-18T
YAK-18T Air-to-air YAK-18T on the Ground YAK-18T Cockpit view YAK-18T front view YAK-18TRight side RED A03 Powered YAK-18T Red aircraft GmbH has successfully fitted its revolutionary RED A03 engine to a YAK18T. By retrofitting a brand new engine to a pre-existing airframe, RED seeks to demonstrate the key benefits provided by the engine to other… Continue reading YAK-18T