Larry Bowen
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 802
Location: NC, USA
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 Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 1:30 pm Post subject: Tail wheel question |
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I match drilled the horizontal holes instead.
http://bowenaero.com/mt3/2006/04/tailwheel_upgra.html
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Larry Bowen
Larry(at)BowenAero.com (Larry(at)BowenAero.com)
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On 8/21/07, PeterHunt1(at)aol.com (PeterHunt1(at)aol.com) <PeterHunt1(at)aol.com (PeterHunt1(at)aol.com)> wrote: [quote] I just purchased the 6" double fork tail wheel from Aviation Products, Inc. to give me increased clearance over Van's tail wheel. It appears to have a vertical pilot hole which I must use to drill a new vertical hole through the tailspring onto which it mounts.
1. Are there any tricks/suggestions for drilling this hole?
2. Can this be easily and accurately done with the tailspring still installed on the airplane?
3. Is the one vertical hole adequate or should I try to match up the two horizontal holes which Vans has in their tailspring and drill them too?
I understand many of you have installed this upgrade tail wheel and I would appreciate hearing of your experience.
Further, the new tail wheel weighs 5 pounds (bathroom scale). I haven't removed my Van's tail wheel yet, but suspect the new one is heavier and will change my CG. Any thoughts?
Pete in Clearwater
RV-6 tip-up with all electric panel
2006 SnF Reserve Grand Champion - Kit
2007 SnF Outstanding Aircraft Award - Homebuilt
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