Aeromaster biplane cowl question
 

I have a Aeromaster bipe that i bought used that has a round plastic cowl with the engine mounted sideways(os.91).... i was wondering if anyone has mounted it rightside up or inverted and does anyone have a different cowl that would look a little better than the existing one( besides whoever cut out the cowl did a lousy job)

I want to either mount it right side up or inverted and go with a better looking cowl ( i'm not too found of round cowls)

Does anyone have any experience with this?

RE: Aeromaster biplane cowl question
 

On mine I mounted the engine side ways because the upper wing would make a tight fit for my hand to reach in to pull the glow plug clip. Inverted would be good to because that would put the needle vale on the side and the glow plug on the bottom. You could also use a remote glow plug clip like on a helicopter.


Dru.

RE: Aeromaster biplane cowl question
 

i've seen bleach bottles used for cowls. if trimmed well, they serve well. if you botch the first attempt your out of an empty bleach bottle!;)

RE: Aeromaster biplane cowl question
 

What kit and what size?????? On mine the cowl is round and you make it from wood framing and sheet it. Mine is the 60 size and as I recall it was from GP. My engine is side mounted and I have the head just about sticking out and the pipe is out the bottom. Very clean looking and no engine snot on the plane. If you need it I can post up some photos tomorrow.

RE: Aeromaster biplane cowl question
 

There are aftermarket fiberglas pieces available for the aeromaster, a bit of searching should find them for you. The original had the engine mounted upright, with plenty of room to get at plug, needle, etc.

RE: Aeromaster biplane cowl question
 

Try Fiberglass specialties or Stan's Fibertech. I have a Specialties cowl for a Goldberg Ultimate; very nice.