Kevin Bonds
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 171
Location: Nashville, Tn
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 Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:07 pm Post subject: No Title |
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I can’t make up my mind about what gear to use on my XL. I began fabrication the necessary parts for the Composite gear from AS tonight, but began to worry about the longevity of a Composite structure for landing gear. I don’t want to have to worry about the gear beginning to crack in the future. I don’t know if I’ll be able to find a replacement 10-15 years from now. The pluses are 1) it would save a ton of weight. 2) it would save a ton of weight. The minuses are 1) increase in complexity 2) more time 3) slightly more expensive 4) wont be easily converted back to standard gear if needed 5) How long will it last? I would benefit from some discussion on the topic. Does anyone have anything to add?
Kevin Bonds
Nashville TN
601XL Corvair powered; Plans building.
Empennage done; working on wings and engine.
http://home.comcast.net/~kevinbonds
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KevinBonds
Nashville, TN
Plans-building Zenith CH601XL w/Corvair Power
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