MIBO A-10 fans
07-12-2019, 04:03 AM
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MIBO A-10 fans
The fans are expensive and I was wondering if they're worth getting.
Before I spend the money I'd like to get some feedback from people who have them.
I'm concerned about the engines running hot and/or loss of thrust.
Also is weight an issue?
Lastly, are they worth the money.
Thanks, any info will be greatly appreciated.
Jon
Before I spend the money I'd like to get some feedback from people who have them.
I'm concerned about the engines running hot and/or loss of thrust.
Also is weight an issue?
Lastly, are they worth the money.
Thanks, any info will be greatly appreciated.
Jon
07-12-2019, 06:29 AM
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Jon,
I've been told the fans do not have a noticeable effect on the turbines. However, due to cost/complexity/weight issues, I have been using a "poor man's" version for many years. This is how they look in flight:
They are just the nose spinners and not the full fan unit. Assuming you can still just get the nose spinners, this is how I attach mine:
I've been told the fans do not have a noticeable effect on the turbines. However, due to cost/complexity/weight issues, I have been using a "poor man's" version for many years. This is how they look in flight:
They are just the nose spinners and not the full fan unit. Assuming you can still just get the nose spinners, this is how I attach mine:
07-12-2019, 07:26 AM
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The fans are expensive and I was wondering if they're worth getting.
Before I spend the money I'd like to get some feedback from people who have them.
I'm concerned about the engines running hot and/or loss of thrust.
Also is weight an issue?
Lastly, are they worth the money.
Thanks, any info will be greatly appreciated.
Jon
Before I spend the money I'd like to get some feedback from people who have them.
I'm concerned about the engines running hot and/or loss of thrust.
Also is weight an issue?
Lastly, are they worth the money.
Thanks, any info will be greatly appreciated.
Jon
Jon, the fans are too expensive, but worth every penny !! They become the most awesome part of the airplane.
I haven't noticed any effect on the engines performance.
Weightwise, they are not light. Need to add some nose weight, but that is irrelevant on that plane. If I recall correctly, you need to add about !/3 of its weight in the nose.
IMPORTANT: my first set disintegrated in flight (no consequences). What I did with my replacement set, was to add a couple of turns of carbon cord in the aft outher recess of the fan. I glued them with West System resin, and used small pieces of cf cord to balance the fans while the resin was still wet. Have more than 50 flights after the mod .. working perfect.
I am using a couple of Kingtech 140's on mine. The fan mounts needed some supplements to clear the starter motor. Let me know if you need more details.
Jack
07-14-2019, 05:58 AM
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I haven’t had any trouble with the fans on my mibo. The only thing I’ve noticed is they do add a bit more drag but this bird has so much drag already that it’s a non issue. They look great on start up watching them spool up as you start it. One of my favorite things about the plane.
