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Old 09-25-2012, 06:29 PM
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Default RE: Piper Cub Sailplane

Tundra Tires
As any fan of the Piper Cub knows, big fat tires for off field operation are where its at. I'd like to include a wheel, especially if I'm going to aerotow this puppy. Ideally I'd like a BIG honking wheel in there but I've run into a problem. The carbon fiber bar I ran down the inside of the fuselage is in the way. Here's a big three inch wheel where I'd like to put it...



That's not going to work though, the CF bar is in the way. This dinky two inch wheel fits though...



I have a couple of ideas how to get a big wheel in there without compromising my carbon fiber keel. Will post more on that soon.

While we're on the subject of wheels, I suppose there's no reason why I shouldn't reuse the nifty scale tailwheel. I've never had a glider with steerable gear, fun fun...



I'm flying tomorrow so not sure how much I'll get done, will keep you posted.