Thanks for the additional pictures - that's exactly what Iwas looking for. My cowl is identical to yours, but Ihave at least 1/2" across the bottom that's wide open (not including that sump area, or whatever it's called)- I've got to look at that again.
I'd be interested in seeing the canopy since you've described something that's different from mine - and while you're at it, maybe you could slap it on a scale and get a overall weight on the plane as-built.
FYI - don't know what you all have heard about DL engines, Iknow they had some problems a couple of years ago, but it's my understanding those problems have been resolved. The DLE 55 is faily popular engine at a couple local clubs, and to me it looks like it's well built, castings are nice and smooth - doesn't look like they pulled it out of a chanisaw.
Thanks again,