Kitfox series 7
composite layups, surface prep
The owners weren't satisfied with this plane's high altitude performance and wanted to install a bigger scoop into the air filter. This is the original scoop that they cut out.
The original scoop from inside the cowl, just blowing right onto the air filter
Here is the larger scoop to be installed
The cowl cut to allow the new scoop to fit correctly
The new scoop installed and smoothly faired into the cowl
The new scoop from inside the cowl with a custom fiberglass airbox to fit snugly around the filter. The lid comes off to allow easy cowl installation and removal
The kitfox taxiing out after its surgery, breathing much deeper now