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a.s.elliott(at)cox.net
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 Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:37 am Post subject: Change of tailwheel on 601XL |
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Folks:
I had been much less than pleased with the 8" Matco T8 tailwheel that came with my 601XL/TD kit. I found it very unresponsive, usually requiring full pedal deflection and braking to get any turn going and then it was quite difficult to control. This might have been due to the way I connected the steering springs to the rudder horn? I even paid Zenith to bend me a new tail spring to a 40° angle, so that the pivot axis would be nearly exactly vertical. All to no avail.
So I forked out the ~$350 for a small Maule tailwheel (SFSA) with the solid tire and new compression-type springs. Much better control now. Easy breakouts for quick turns. No shimmy problem. Does ride a bit rougher, as you would expect, compared to the pneumatic one. But I like the slightly lower stance, too, and am well pleased.
Anyone who might want a barely used Matco T8 tailwheel ($216 from AS&S) for $70 plus shipping, let me know off list. I would probably make you a good deal on a tail spring, too, as I am thinking of going back to the original spring, whose angle is closer to right for the Maule tailwheel.
Andy Elliott, Mesa, AZ
N601GE,601XL/TD,Corvair
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amyvega2005(at)earthlink.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:37 pm Post subject: Change of tailwheel on 601XL |
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how about we swap planes for the day! I would love to fly your tail dragger version!
Juan
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