Fuselage and Windows
Engine fairings
The aim of these engine cowlings is to reduce aerodynamic drag, but there are downsides. They add weight and make it harder to inspect the engine before flight.
Some were found to cause elevator instability problems and/or overheating issues, so were later removed or modified.
Some were found to cause elevator instability problems and/or overheating issues, so were later removed or modified.
Full fairing on PH-2S5 (Shadow CD) Jan Laurier, NL
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Full fairing on G-BYCJ (Shadow DD)
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Full fairing on ZU-BFO (Streak) Greg Pedersen, SA
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Partial fairing on G-FAME (Star Streak)
Partial fairing on 19-0917 (Streak) Dave Tanner, AU
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Partial fairing on G-MYZP (Shadow DD)
Partial fairing on ZU-AVB (Streak) Rudi Venter, SA
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Partial fairing
Partial fairing (Laron Streak) USA
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Wing pylon fairings
wing root fairing on ZU-BFO (Streak) Greg Pedersen, SA
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Windows
Extra side windows – in fuselage shroud
CFM 32 / AAN 25545
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Full polycarbonate shroud (Phil Margetson)
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Nose windows for competition (Mick Broom)
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Bulged canopy (G-BUTB)
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Bulged canopy (G-BVLF)
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sloping wing pylon front fairing - wrap-around fibreglass (CFM)
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GRP instrument sunshade (ZK-KLH)
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Upgrade old B-D rear window - twin latches, 'carry-thru' lower frame, etc (ZK-KLH)
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Better latches. Recess in Fibrelam for lower frame. Alloy strengthening sleeve (ZK-KLH)
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Modified rear window frame (G-MTHT, Adrian Jones)
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Gallery - Modified window frame (Adrian Jones)
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Air scoops
Radiator air scoop (CFM)
– for Rotax 582 + 618 water-cooled engines (available from Jacob Cook)
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Radiator air deflectors (alloy sheet)
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Air duct thru wing pylon (Mick Broom)
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Prop clearance
Prop recess (ZK-FMY)
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Kevlar composite recess above prop (to increase tip clearance and reduce prop noise)
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Storage lockers
Wing lockers (Danny Crosbie)
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Wing locker (ZK-FMY)
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Carbon fibre wing locker, with barrier to protect aileron controls (ZK-KLH)
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extra luggage pods – for those secret raids !
Access + Inspection openings
Control stick access cover (G-MYEP)
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Noseleg access cover (G-MTHT)
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Polycarbonate noseleg viewport + draft-stopper (ZK-KLH)
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instrument/electrical access cover (HC-U0018)
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Aileron push-rod access hole - domed cover plate (ZK-FMY)
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Aileron push-rod access - bayonet cover plate (G-MTHT)
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Ballistic Parachute Rescue System
'Whole of Plane' rocket-powered recovery parachute
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These pages are under development
I’m keen to collect together, in one easily-accessible place, all the factory and after-market modifications
for the Shadow and Streak series, together with any other useful upgrades.
If you wish to freely share any modifications or upgrades that you have designed,
then please contact Bruce Conway at Fly Micro to discuss what you are able to offer to the Shadow owner’s community.
I’m keen to collect together, in one easily-accessible place, all the factory and after-market modifications
for the Shadow and Streak series, together with any other useful upgrades.
If you wish to freely share any modifications or upgrades that you have designed,
then please contact Bruce Conway at Fly Micro to discuss what you are able to offer to the Shadow owner’s community.
NOTE: I’m likely to have made mistakes, so please send me any corrections to this information.
