Vista Vents

[jeffbock]

When building my SS I didn't put in NACA scoops for cabin ventilation.
Seems the Vista vent is popular but not sure where to mount or how to drill the holes without fear of starting a crack.
Eagerly awaiting opinions.
Have over 60 hours on my SS I finished the end of April and having a blast.
jeffbock - N.Idaho

[n85ae]

I have Naca ducts on mine (worthless), and Snap Vents. If I did it again I would
only install the Snap Vents. They can go anywhere from hurricane in the cabin
to closed.

The only other mod I might make is to tint the overhead, since Kitfox is another
word for "Greenhouse".

A crack free install method, but messy, is to use a dremel with sanding drums.
Which is very safe for avoiding cracks. Just mark a circle, and use cutter
wheels and sanding drums and work your way to the line.

Jeff

[N981MS]

My NACAs from Van's work. I guess I got lucky on the location. Put them through the lower cowl about 3-4 inches down from the cowl seam and about 4-5 inches from the leading edge of the door.

Maxwell

[akarmy]

I have two of the vista vents on each door. As seen in this picture.



Just drill a hole and expand with the sanding drum as referenced above. You also could use a uni-bit as they cut plexi safely as well to get started.

[t j]

A hole saw was easy and cut with no cracking. I used a hole saw the propper size in my "Lexan" doors and Just a little sanding to smooth the hole edges and vista vents slipped right in.

Attached is a photo where I installed them Just above the center cross tubes near the front of the door. In this location I can not feel the breeze when I open them. When I put my hand up there I can feel the breeze blowing across the cabin in front of me. I think if I did it again I would install them about mid way between the front and back of the door so I could "Feel the breeze".

[Esser]

Most NACA vents aren't real NACA dimensions so buyers beware.