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jbhart(at)onlyinternet.ne
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Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:53 am Post subject: Alternative Tail Wheel Steering System

At 07:09 AM 10/13/08 -0700, you wrote:

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You say the "s" hook broke.  Why did it break? I'm using the connector that 
	


came with the compression springs from aircraft spruce, and I don't really 

like the way it atttaches to the stock kolb tailwheel arm ( seems like a bad 

wear point.)

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Rob,



I had a similar problem with tension springs breaking and ground looping.  

Came up with the following system.  It may be of interest to you.  See:



http://www.thirdshift.com/jack/firefly/firefly133.html



I have made a few changes since posting the above page.  The spoke nuts are 

shortened to save weight and round throttle stop collars are used to safety 

the spoke nuts.  I will be updating the page in the near future.



Jack B. Hart FF004

Winchester, IN

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JetPilot

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Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:11 am Post subject: Re: Alternative Tail Wheel Steering System

Compression Springs also make tail wheel steering much more positive and precise.  The centering actions of properly set up compression springs is much better than two springs in tension.   I made the conversion on my MK III Xtra and it makes a huge difference in the way the plane handles on the ground.



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lcottrell

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Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:34 pm Post subject: Alternative Tail Wheel Steering System

Mike B:

  

 I use compression springs also.

  

 Wouldn't leave home without them.

  

 john h

 mkIII

 [quote]    Compression Springs also make tail wheel    steering much more positive and precise.  The centering actions of    properly set up compression springs is much better than two springs in    tension.   I made the conversion on my MK III Xtra and it makes a    huge difference in the way the plane handles on the    ground.



Mike

 

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Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:32 am Post subject: Re: Alternative Tail Wheel Steering System

Would love to see a few pics of the tail wheelcompression springs

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Rex Rodebush

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Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 12:34 pm Post subject: Re: Alternative Tail Wheel Steering System

I went to compression springs also but had to disassemble them and pinch the inside hooks to clear the spring I.D. so they would extend freely.

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undoctor

Joined: 21 Oct 2008
Posts: 212
Location: Bethelhem, PA

Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 12:36 pm Post subject: Alternative Tail Wheel Steering System

Hi Barry,



Here's a shot of the compression springs (other side is the same, of 

course) on the FlagFly.  Also shows a wider tail wheel to replace pizza 

cutter.



Dave Kulp

Bethlehem, PA

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On 7/23/2014 1:32 PM, barry9315 wrote:

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 Would love to see a few pics of the tail wheelcompression springs





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John Hauck

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Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:45 am Post subject: Alternative Tail Wheel Steering System

Google tail wheel compression springs and hit photos.



john h

mkIII

Lake City, Colorado



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Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:08 pm Post subject: Alternative Tail Wheel Steering System

Or, google 'screen door springs'. Much easier to find. 

http://www.lowes.com/pd_192145-37672-543001_4294710978__?productId=3115801&Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_qty_sales_dollar%7C1&facetInfo=

On 7/24/2014 12:40 PM, John Hauck wrote:

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 Google tail wheel compression springs and hit photos.



 john h

 mkIII

 Lake City, Colorado



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