Long‑EZ Airplane Ram-Air Intake Analysis

Side project for the Long-EZ Airplane Inlet Modification project

Overview: As a side project for the Long‑EZ airplane project, this study performed a CFD assessment of the current ram air intake to evaluate its static pressure recovery and overall aerodynamic performance. The intake is a separate component from the inlet (the focus of the main project). The study aimed to understand how the airbox geometry and diverging duct design affect the conversion of dynamic pressure to static pressure, ultimately influencing engine air supply and propulsion efficiency.