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Thanks...now I have to run to the airport to get those newsletters.... anyone have a scan they can post

Go to website and newsletter archive. They are PDF format.

doooooh..... forgot

Here are pictures of my vent. In an earlier post I mentioned making a temporary scoop to see it if blows a lot more air than the inward opening one does. That should let you know in advance if it is worthwhile for you to change the door to outward opening.
I never had an inward opening door. I cut the hole in the canopy and flew without a door. Wasn't satisfied with the air flow so tried the temporary scoop. It blows a lot more air with the scoop. The outward opening door basically does what the scoop did.

Bernie Fried
N18XS

That is what I'm going to build...looks like an easy mod to my inward opening vent...Thanks

Do you have an idea for a method to seal the vent? Seems like rain would be an issue unless there is a fairly tight seal.

That is a great vent Bernie.....how many cans of hair spray does Melva use before going for a flight?

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Fraser MacPhee
N926WM
Serial #279-1
Angel Fire, NM (KAXX)

Bernie...I see some finger prints on your paint ! Just kidding old buddy . You have one of the nicest Thorps in the fleet !

RB

Yes he does! But honestly, I get more air thru my regular inward opening vent than I need. And I live in the desert!
Cubes

Here is a picture of my NACA vents on N327SB just forward of windshield and they work great.

Brent Schultz
KAJO

Brent, those look outstanding. Kind of like the hood of a muscle car would have.

Awesome!
Cubes

Brent,
Did that vent arrangement see any rain in the last 4 years? If yes, how did it do? Thanks

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Thorp T18
O-320-B3B (160 HP)
68x74 Sterba Propeller

"The joke in aviation is, 'If you want to make a million, you'd better start with £10m.' " -Bruce Dickinson

It leaks a bit when raining. Air flow is not great, but it does provide some relief on hot days. I would run area through wing root area like others have done. Heard it provides great airflow.