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Troy Maynor

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 162

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 1:12 pm Post subject: Outrigger Length

Hi All,

 I need information on the OR2 nylon outrigger  length. According to the archive in issue 21, page 17, the length should be  315mm between OR1 and OR3. This applies to XS aircraft and Classics with the  tailwheel mod. I don't want to trailer it to a large level concrete spot  somewhere just yet to get it spot-on. (my drive is gravel and grass). I just  want to get it close for now so I can pull it out and start the engine. Would  some of you monowheelers measure the distance at the above mentioned spot? I'd  like to get a consensus at this point. I'd like to make the final set  out of something better than nylon one day. 

 Troy Maynor

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kevann(at)gotsky.com
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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 1:54 pm Post subject: Outrigger Length

Troy,

 Mine measure 317mm. They both touch on level ground  with the plane empty and the tire at about 18psi.

  

 I am testing 1/2 inch fiberglass rod stock going  into short nylon bushings in the OR1 and OR3 to see if I can make an outrigger  that will have a similar flex but not break. I'll post the results of my tests  here.

  

 Kevin

 50 hours on Monowheel N211KA so far...

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h&jeuropa

Joined: 07 Nov 2006
Posts: 650

Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:10 am Post subject: Re: Outrigger Length

Troy,



We made them the length that was specified in the build manual.  The distance they are from the ground depends on how much the aircraft weighs, and changes with contents - people, fuel, etc.  Sometimes they are an inch or two above the ground, sometimes they touch, and sometimes the outriggers bend a little.



Also learned to put the nylon rod and the aluminum fitting in the freezer.  Makes assembly easy.



Jim & Heather

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