Hey John,
How are you Bud?
Just wanted to mention that I've mounted all my cowlings like this for 35+ years and never lost one. On piped engines I use two screws at the rear, one on each side, to clear the pipe.
Randy Cuberly
Hi Randy, I'm happy to report that each day often sees small improvements. My hands are the most affected now, Performing intricate motions are difficult, but I intend to start building a new model soon.
I'm planning on attending the SW Regionals, either as an observer, or if I can, a competitor. I hope to see you, and my AZ. friends then.
Gordy mounts the cowl as you do. I used a single center mounting screw, as I did not plan on using a pipe.
I started mounting my nose wheel to the cowl, in this fashion, back in 1994, when I built the first full bodied Pathfinder. I have 3 trike geared models that use this style of nose wheell mounting, and never had a failure, even under a few atrocious hard knocks.