No just computer models etc. I should have said too that my plane is heavier than I want it. I would rather have bush gear for the same weight I have now with my extended gear than 16 extra pounds. I'm already trying to shed weight as it it.
Re: New Shock Absorbing Gear Design for Grove Gears
No just computer models etc. I should have said too that my plane is heavier than I want it. I would rather have bush gear for the same weight I have now with my extended gear than 16 extra pounds. I'm already trying to shed weight as it it.
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Josh Esser
Flying SS7
Rotax 914iS
AirMaster Prop
Edmonton, AB, CWL3
Re: New Shock Absorbing Gear Design for Grove Gears
Is there a particular reason you need or want the extended gear? Seems the standard gear is fine and with even 22”s will handle a 75” prop.Originally Posted by Esser
Re: New Shock Absorbing Gear Design for Grove Gears
AOA on take off and landing. In Idaho I would always hit tail first by a large margins.
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Josh Esser
Flying SS7
Rotax 914iS
AirMaster Prop
Edmonton, AB, CWL3
Re: New Shock Absorbing Gear Design for Grove Gears
Figure you guys like an update about the gear. Sorry I completely missed this thread. Need to come here more often.
I have around 30 hours on it. Been flying on all types of terrain. Last weekend I changed the shock PSI from 190lbs down to 175lbs. It seems to be flexing a lot more. I want to fly some more hours and adjust again if needed. Overall I am super happy with the design. It works as intended. It can be made a lot lighter. It is super hefty as a first design try. I am pretty sure the overall weight per side can be reduced by 1/2 without compromising its strength.
Here's a video where I do some more testing with it.
https://youtu.be/HZwOil7qibg
Cheers
Alex Di Sessa
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