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Coloradodan



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Location: Frederick, CO
PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:35 pm    Post subject: Tire Pressure Reply with quote
On the 801 with the 8.0 tires has anyone experimented with the tire pressure?

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:23 am    Post subject: Re: Tire Pressure Reply with quote
What I do on my Kitfox with my current 6.00x6 tires, and with my 8.50x6
tires I occasionally use is adjust to about 20 psi, and then lay down on the
ground in front of the plane and adjust pressure plus or minus until I get
the tread contact I want to see. The taildragger can get pretty squirrely
with too much pressure on pavement, but with too low a pressure
ground roll increases. Based on experience with the plane I have a pretty
good idea of what amount of tread I want to see for different conditions.

I have McCreary 6, and 8.50's for it. The 6.00's are rated to 60 psi so
there is a lot of room for adjustment. Too low though can cause slipping
on the rims which is bad.

I imagine the CH801 tire inflation procedure would be a similar lay on
the ground and eyeball the tread contact pattern were I doing it.

Regards,
Jeff

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 3:20 pm    Post subject: Re: Tire Pressure Reply with quote
First 5 landings at 30 psi, control felt tight and fast
Second 5 landings 18 psi, felt better but I'm planning on dropping them another 5-8 psi.

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:08 pm    Post subject: Re: Tire Pressure Reply with quote
I put just enough air in my 701 tires so the side walls don't bulge, about 10 pounds. It can get a little squishy feeling on taxi but they take up alot of shock on landing with low pressure.

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:53 pm    Post subject: Tire Pressure Reply with quote
ya get much below 15 psi and it will take full power just to taxi,,, :<)
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First 5 landings at 30 psi, control felt tight and fast
Second 5 landings 18 psi, felt better but I'm planning on dropping them another 5-8 psi.

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