Flair SE5A

Being built by John Straw, as a Winter project, 2010 ~2011

 

I managed to cut away part of the engine bearer to increase the gap between the silencer and the fuel tank and fitted a heat shield made from litho plate, as recommended by Graham

 

Also I exited the exhaust extension, the filler tube and the engine breather from the underside of the engine bay for the same reason..You can also see the slots to allow the cooling air to escape.

 

 

I drilled some holes in the dummy radiator to increase the flow of cooling air

 

 

You will also note the design includes cooling vents hidden under the dummy cylinder heads

 

The cockpit surround was made from thin leather wrapped around electrical wire and stuck in place. Covered in Solartex with hand cut decals from Solartrim and finished with a coat of Clearcoat the C of G came out as per the plan.

 

 

 

 

All that's needed now is a fine day, a deep breath and to commit aviation!

 

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