Tricycle retracts --- how they work?
 

Tricycle retracts --- how they work?

I just maiden my Seagull Dual Ace, the only thing what is missing is the retracts.

I installed successfully retracts on a P51 (57in). the reinforce, cutting and planning was not a big challenge.

What I like to know is how to install the front wheel? What I fund was this retracts from B&D, but there is no explanation. The good part on this retracts is, they have live time warrantee against wear.



Any input would be highly appreciated. Thank you and…





Happy landings
G-Pete

RE: Tricycle retracts --- how they work?
 

nose gear can either be bolted to a bulkhead ,called a firewall mount or on rails like hardwood engine mounts.it depends how your model is set up what way you mount them

RE: Tricycle retracts --- how they work?
 

And the steering mechanism is via a pull-pull cable coming off of either your rudder servo (if a straight shot is possible), or a separate servo Y'ed into your rudder servo. The pull pull hooks up to a tiller bar connected to the nose gear, and it all works pretty well!

RE: Tricycle retracts --- how they work?
 

I appreciate the info on the retracts – I will go for! This week I will order the retracts, it seems all week long rain – good chance to get them installed.
Thanks again and…
Happy landings[sm=thumbup.gif]
G-Pete

Here is a picture – one plane is “real” the other is my wish. She fly so nice and the sound is incredible, the cherry on the cake would be the retracts!!:D

http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...e/SR-pete3.jpg