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Thread: Can I Fly Without Cowlings?

  1. 04-02-2023, 03:31 PM #1
    Skipatrol
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    Default Can I Fly Without Cowlings?

    I have completed major maintenance but it could be a few more weeks before it's warm enough to paint the cowlings and install. Would it be okay to fly the Kitfox without cowlings? It is a light squared with the 912 ULS. I will be staying in the pattern in case there are any problems. Thanks
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    Default Re: Can I Fly Without Cowlings?

    I've never flown my 4 without a cowl.

    I've run it on the ground without a cowl and I would be very worried about the turtleneck blowing up or blowing off and causing tail damage.

    A 5-7 with the boot cowl may be a different story, but a 4 with the cowl extending back to the doors is very sketchy, IMO.
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