Andrew,
I too was surprised at what you've determined...particularly if the rod
is subject to the 90 degree bending which Graham describes.
If (presumably momentary) bending is to the 90 degree extreme, I can't
help but wonder if the forward portion of the speed kit fairing doesn't
get ground away...(?...Does this in fact occur?)
Since mono-flyers have advised to NOT make the final drilling of the
rods until the plane is sitting on the gear w/ full weight in order to
assure that the outrigger wheels can both touch the pavement at the
same time for optimal ground handling, I will probably be ordering
longer lengths of rod in order to effect full bearing within the wheel
fork...although I have no idea whether mono-flyers routinely have done
so.
Any comments from currently flying mono-guys?
Fred
On Thursday, May 17, 2007, at 10:49 AM, Andrew Sarangan wrote:
> <asarangan@yahoo.com>
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> Just curious why the full depth available in OR1 and the wheel fork are
> not utilized by the nylon legs.
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