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Tail wheel steering - 7/6/2006 9:22:06 PM   
WSL


 

Posts: 43
Joined: 4/6/2006
From: Ridgecrest, CA, USA
Status: offline 		I have just completed my first build, a Dynaflight Butterfly. I would like to add a steerable tail wheel. If anyone has done this with this model, please advise. Something simple that uses the rudder? THANX

WSL
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RE: Tail wheel steering - 7/7/2006 2:38:17 AM   
3Thumbflyer


 

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Joined: 7/7/2006
From: Citronelle, AL, USA
Status: offline 		I think I have a Butterfly. It does have a steerable tail wheel. I bought it at a club flea market in P'Cola Fl. I was searching for butterfly hoping to find a set of plans. Do you want to sell your plans?

The tail wheel on mine is just a nylon bracket, probably Du-bro that is driven by the rudder.

Your build does look nice.

3TF

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RE: Tail wheel steering - 7/7/2006 11:38:59 AM   
Dr1Driver



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The Butterfly is so light that any throttle above idle will blow the tail up and let you steer it with the rudder. If you're flying off pavement, put a couple of nylon skids back there.

Dr.1

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RE: Tail wheel steering - 7/7/2006 4:17:25 PM   
WSL


 

Posts: 43
Joined: 4/6/2006
From: Ridgecrest, CA, USA
Status: offline 		Thanks to all for the help and kind coments on my build.
I intend to keep my plans because I know that I will need them when repairs are necessary.
You are right about the ease of take-off and using the rudder to steer. My concern is for the wife to learn take off and landing, as well as taxi. Thanks again. WSL

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