erichdtrombley@juno.com wrote:
> Not that I am building a tri-gear, however, I wonder why one couldn't use
> just one W18 plate and TGW-21 per wing. The W18 plate could be
> positioned in the middle of the foam core (core split into two pieces)
> that normally has the two W18 plates bonded on either side of it. This
> would eliminate the Tufnol stiffening block and would certainly look much
> better. Just a thought.
I asked Andy about that - he says that it provides the lateral stiffness
required to stop the flaps moving sideways...
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