RE: BVM Rafale - flight characteristics
Guys,
I'm doing turbine run-ups today with my twin Super Eagle powered Rafale. I just installed a new set of Tams pipes. My concern is that the rear of the fuse seems to be getting unusually warm/hot! Due to the enclosed bypass there's not a lot of cooling air moving thru the fuse while stationary. I wonder if there will be that much more, though, even at speed in the air. I've never had a fuse get this warm before. Yes, there are now two turbines/pipes back there instead of one, so that could just be it, but would like some input from anyone out there that has experience running the twin set up.
Thanks,
David S
Just used a laser temp guage on the top of the fuse, 3-6" aft of the hatch. Within just a couple minutes of start, at idle, I'm getting temps of 176-200 degrees F![X(][:@] That can't be right!