lcottrell
Joined: 29 May 2006
Posts: 1494
Location: Jordan Valley, Or
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 Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 6:45 pm Post subject: Tundra tires |
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I believe that I mentioned in my earlier post concerning the tundra
tires, that I had some dribble in my right tire when taking off. I
considered that it might be because I only had 5 pounds of air in the
tires. I aired the tires up to 7 lbs. just in case that was what was
going on.
I finally caught a bit of a break in the weather, so I decided to set
up some cameras at differing angles to see if I could figure out what
is going on. I of course checked the tires and gear leg to make sure
that the problem was not with them. Every thing seemed snug and
normal.
I collected all the video and slapped together a short video, and was
able to see the effects but not the reason. I have however come to a
conclusion that satisfies me, correct or not.
The dribble only occurs on take off and it comes at the last few
seconds that the plane is still on the ground but getting lighter. The
forward speed is around 40 MPH. It only occurs on take off. My landing
was a wheel landing and I touched down at about 48 MPH and it did not
bounce or dribble at all.
While odd, it appears that I might have a somewhat useful aspect to
it. I know when the wheel dribbles, I am at take off speed, and the
plane is light enough to fly. 
The video for what it is worth will be out later this evening. Any
comments or thoughts will be entertained.
Larry
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