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Vince Frazier

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 132

Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:03 am Post subject: tailwheel problem...solved

*******************SNIP Subject: Tail wheel question



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 SNIP************************



Peter,



Before you drill any new holes for a new tailwheel, please take a look

at mine.  It will retrofit into a Van's socket in 5 minutes with no

drilling whatsoever.  A direct replacement.  It weighs virtually the

same as the Van's unit, within 1/2 ounce by my scale.



My tailwheels have better clearance than the Van's, better handling, and

a smaller frontal area than other units.  You can even install a

wheelpant on mine (see the website) and it will still full swivel as

designed.



My product was originally designed to meet the needs of the F1 and HRII

Rockets.  It works equally well on the RV brethren.  Over 90 of mine are

out there now and I have them IN STOCK for quick delivery. 



Thanks, 



Vince Frazier

Screaming Eagle Graphics and Accessories, LLC

3965 Caborn Road

Mount Vernon, IN 47620

812-464-1839 

http://vincesrocket.com/products.htm

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Vince Frazier
3965 Caborn Road
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
812-464-1839 work
812-985-7309 home
F-1H Rocket, N540VF
http://vincesrocket.com/

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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:28 am Post subject: tailwheel problem...solved

Vince,  Any difference in the lubrication schedule for yours?  Seems I'm always taking my Van's tailwheel apart for cleaning.  After it gets dirt & dust on it after a while, it doesn't hold in the straight ahead position.   Is there a zirk fitting for lubing it?   Where would I get a wheel pant for it?  How many hours should I get out of a stock tailwheel tire with "novice style landing/bounces"?    Greg 



On 8/22/07, Frazier, Vincent A <VFrazier(at)usi.edu (VFrazier(at)usi.edu)> wrote:[quote] --> RV-List message posted by: "Frazier, Vincent A" <VFrazier(at)usi.edu (VFrazier(at)usi.edu)>

*******************SNIP Subject: Tail wheel question



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 SNIP************************



Peter,



Before you drill any new holes for a new tailwheel, please take a look 

at mine.  It will retrofit into a Van's socket in 5 minutes with no

drilling whatsoever.  A direct replacement.  It weighs virtually the

same as the Van's unit, within 1/2 ounce by my scale.



My tailwheels have better clearance than the Van's, better handling, and 

a smaller frontal area than other units.  You can even install a

wheelpant on mine (see the website) and it will still full swivel as

designed.



My product was originally designed to meet the needs of the F1 and HRII 

Rockets.  It works equally well on the RV brethren.  Over 90 of mine are

out there now and I have them IN STOCK for quick delivery.



Thanks,



Vince Frazier

Screaming Eagle Graphics and Accessories, LLC 



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