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edgraydallas

Joined: 13 Jun 2008
Posts: 74
Location: Dallas, Tx

Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:40 pm Post subject: Landing gear specs

I am making calculations for installing Muktuk design home made floats on my Kitfox II.  I understand the cg of the floats should be exactly aligned with the cg of the plane.  I only know the cg with the kitfox gear installed.  Does anyone know the approximate weight of kitfox model 2 tube gear with brakes.  The tires are approx. 8 lbs. each.  Also how much is the cg moved forward when main and tail gear is removed.  The wheel and tire are ahead of the cg, but most of the steel in the gear legs is aft.  Does this all offset or is there a cg change when gear is removed?  All advice appreciated.  

   

Ed Gray Dallas KII 582 flying K4 needing a 912S now building.  

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akflyer

Joined: 07 May 2007
Posts: 574
Location: Soldotna AK

Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:37 am Post subject: Re: Landing gear specs

Ed,



The step needs to be 4" to 6" (and some float manufactures even call for 8") behind the most rearward CG you will be flying at.  I use the rear CG limit of the aircraft so I will be covered no matter what.  If you set it under the empty CG you will find yourself having a hard time getting it on step at gross weight or if you have something loaded in the baggage area.  Been there, done that and have a couple tee shirts..

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Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:24 pm Post subject: Landing gear specs

i built a set of enair folats and have ben following thes topic i think snake has it right  for what thats worth   mal

 

Malcolm Brubaker 

Michigan Sport

Pilot Repair 

LSRM-A, PPC, WS

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Ed,



The step needs to be 4" to 6" (and some float manufactures even call for 8") behind the most rearward CG you will be flying at.  I use the rear CG limit of the aircraft so I will be covered no matter what.  If you set it under the empty CG you will find yourself having a hard time getting it on step at gross weight or if you have something loaded in the baggage area.  Been there, done that and have a  couple tee shirts..



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DO NOT ARCHIVE

Leonard Perry aka SNAKE

Soldotna AK

Avid &quot;C&quot; / Mk IV 

582 (147 hrs and counting on the rebuild)

IVO IFA

Full Lotus 1450

#1 snake oil salesman since 1-22-2009



I would rather die trying to live, than to live trying not to die....





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