John Bickham
Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 170 Location: St. Francisville, LA
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Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 6:53 am Post subject: Proper angle for bend in 4130 landing gear??? |
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Hello list,
Need some help and advice for the angle I should use to bend 4130 landing gear. I am fabricating my own landing gear. I know some of you may respond that I should just buy the +$400 set from TNK. I am using 3/4" axles and they only supply the gear with 5/8" axles.
The cage sockets are at a 30 degree angle. I'm not sure if the bend results in the lower portion of the 4130 gear is exactly perpendicular to the ground or if it a little less than 30 degrees giving it a little bow out.
The pictures I looked at on the TNK website (Mark IIIX) have a little bow out. Was that design or a few rough landings?
If any of you have the 4130 landing gear and can get a measurement for me, I would greatly appreciate it. Pictures would be great too.
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_________________ Thanks too much,
John Bickham
Mark III-C w/ 912UL
St. Francisville, LA
I know many pilots and a few true aviators. There is a distinct difference that I have the greatest respect for. |
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