Hi Guys,
So far my outigger legs come down and lock as they should, however...
I"ve now broken 4 outrigger legs. Do I have the record?
1 broke 1 for no good reason while taxiing, taking out a very expensive
Airmaster Prop. 2 busted during bounced landings on paved runways, and 1
broke in the hanger as I pushed down on the wing to test it.
These are Nylon 6/6 supplied by the factory with the kit and replacement
stock from Mcmaster-Carr.
I looked at the data sheet on mcmaster web site and could see no
advantage to the MDS filled stock, unless you consider friction
reduction an advantage. Anyone have any other info?
I plan to try making a set from fiberglass rod stock. Smaller diameter
due to the fact that it's stiffer, trying to come close to the same
flex.We'll see....
And I also plan to land better! Steady improvement, now at 40 hours and
lots of landings...
Kevin
----- Original Message -----
From: Fred Klein
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Monowheel outrigger double downlock spring
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On Mar 16, 2009, at 6:09 PM, glenn crowder wrote:
No negatives yet and provides a warm and fuzzy feeling on short
final that all is well.
Hey Glenn...sounds good...I've always been troubled by the eccentric
loading on the bolt which holds the spring (on the original).
I also replaced the original nylon legs with MDS filled nylon legs
purchased from McMaster. I am experimenting with 1/4" longer legs to
reduce the
rocking even more. Now there is no wing rocking at all until the TW
is lifted and then its only there for a couple seconds before rotation.
Much improved on landing as well as soon as the main is down, the OR
wheels are down as well preventing any side loading or weight transfer
---From getting started.
Now are those "MDS filled" nylon legs a different composition from the
originals?
BTW, how many ponies in that Soob of yours at this point? Weren't you
bumping up the hp?
Fred
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