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lrm(at)skyhawg.com
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 Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:06 am Post subject: Front wheel |
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As some of you know I am in the process of building a second 701. I am
the type of person that questions everything, it's just my nature.
Here's what I am wondering. Why do I need a steerable front landing
gear? Wouldn't castered be better? I have plenty of rudder and
independent braking. I should be able to turn on a dime with those.
The steering rods connected to the rudder petals make their use
unnecessarily complex and difficult, add weight and holes in the
firewall. I saw the RV9 in kitplanes and it seems that would be a
better setup.
The RV setup doesn't look like it would be difficult to duplicate. Plus
the wheel base could be a little longer which might be a benefit.
I am interested in thoughts on this.
Larry N1345L www.skyhawg.com
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ricklach
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Location: Kernville, Calif.
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| Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:58 am Post subject: Re: Front wheel |
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Hi Larry,
I’ve been thinking about this subject for some time. I have no conclusion yet, but a couple of thoughts. I agree with your logic. I think it is a matter of just coming up with a functional design and doing it. I can think of no real reason why it would not work properly. One thought why the current design is what it is, maybe Chris did not have differential braking in the beginning. Sounds good so far. Now my negative thoughts. I fly into a lot of rough strips. Landing and take off might not be too bad as the aircraft has momentum on its side. But what about taxing? Not unusual to have the taxi area much rougher than the strip. With a caster set up the wheel could jam and with prop thrust only I don’t think that would be enough. I know it’s nice to be able to just push the rudder peddles and know the nose wheel is pointing where you want it.
If you decide to do it please keep us posted as to the results.
Rick
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