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While I'm working on my wings, I sometimes start to think ahead to the engine. Since I'm new to Rotax 2 stokes I've been digging around for information to educate myself. My wrecked project came with the MK4 style cheek radiators. One of them is a bit damaged though, so I'll have to have it repaired or find a new one. The bottom cowl is destroyed, so that will need to be fixed.
I came across this article though, and it got me thinking:
Avid_Speedwing_Mk_4_Flyer__G-LORT_02-11_accident_report.pdf
It seems to me after reading the report that the single radiator down low like the earlier Avids might be less prone to overheating if you loose a little coolant. The earlier style also seems closer to what Rotax suggests for a layout:
I really like to looks of this setup:
What do you guys think?
Avid_Speedwing_Mk_4_Flyer__G-LORT_02-11_accident_report.pdf