Getting parts?

[Larry Noel]

Are there any other places to get Sonerai parts other than Sonex? I need an engine cowl

 

[John B]

For the cowl I think they are it other than rolling your own which would be a ton of work.

 

[Wayne Byal]

I did roll my own, just have the mold and have not made a cowling. And yes it was a ton of work, but I wanted the horizontal air intake. I have to also add the oil cooler intake. I think I will use carbon fiber and kevelar, have to work this out will also use vacume infusion as I think wet lay up would be a paine. still need to cost out material nad epoxy. Will try to upload photos

 

[CdnMedic]

I did roll my own, just have the mold and have not made a cowling. And yes it was a ton of work, but I wanted the horizontal air intake. I have to also add the oil cooler intake. I think I will use carbon fiber and kevelar, have to work this out will also use vacume infusion as I think wet lay up would be a paine. still need to cost out material nad epoxy. Will try to upload photos

Kevlar can be tricky to work with, doesn't conform as nice to tighter compound curves and is heavier. If you go to trim it after it is cured, it doesn't leave a nice edge either.

When I go to do mine I'll make a plug, then a female mold and vacuum in my final lay up... Probably carbon fiber but fiberglass would be pretty cheap for me. The cost may not be worth the weight savings.