Screwless Cowl

The Velocity plans call for the cowling to be attached via countersunk machine screws captured with nut plates. This installation technique works well and has been used on the majority of flying Velocities.

There are a number of real advantages and a few features that appeal to our vanity:

The cowl can be removed by pulling six pins; very simple and quick. There are no screws to come loose and go through the prop. The height challenged owner does not need a step to get to the screws on the top of the cowl. It is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. It adds that “how the heck did he did do that?” factor for the casual observer.

How it is done:

The existing cowl pieces have a flange on the forward face. This is the flange that hold the nut plates for the standard attachment.

The flange is trimmed back to 1/2" to 5/8”.

 The inside surface of the flange is covered with duct tape.

 A three bid layup, three inches wide, is laid from the firewall onto the duct tape.

Cowl slot lay-up on upper cowl.