"Nosen Cessna 310 Club"
02-14-2014, 06:01 AM
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OK Bill,
Thanks for the number 71. I'll await your reply on the wire gear. I purchased a partially built plane and it had no gear. I'll be at Perry, Ga. the end of Feb. looking for parts and pieces.Any other 310 Club members going?
Dick Retherford
Indiana
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Thanks for the number 71. I'll await your reply on the wire gear. I purchased a partially built plane and it had no gear. I'll be at Perry, Ga. the end of Feb. looking for parts and pieces.Any other 310 Club members going?
Dick Retherford
Indiana
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02-21-2014, 03:55 AM
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Checked my kit box and looks like I already sent them to someone else
that was looking for a set a few year back. I'll check with my friend on the
west coast and see if he still has a set available.
that was looking for a set a few year back. I'll check with my friend on the
west coast and see if he still has a set available.
02-27-2014, 08:07 AM
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Hi fellas, I started on my Nosen 310 after 20 years of having the kit, I am looking for electric retraces any suggestions, I did get a set from Centuryjet and I must say that I question the validity of that gear for my plane, They were air operated but in my wisdom I returned them to have him electrify them and they work great. You will have a chuckle at the picture.
And yes, those are suppose to be for that aircraft...
In all fairness to the company, I am in contact with them and they are helping to resolve it. They do have a 1/5 th scale gear and also a giant scale gear for that same airplane, one would think that either one would fit that same aircraft, after all there is only one Bud Nosen Cessna 310, the difference should be that the giant scale gear is beefier,
Oh, and that light fixture over the airplane is out of a hospital main operating theater, and it certainly puts a light on the subject that's for sure....
And yes, those are suppose to be for that aircraft...
In all fairness to the company, I am in contact with them and they are helping to resolve it. They do have a 1/5 th scale gear and also a giant scale gear for that same airplane, one would think that either one would fit that same aircraft, after all there is only one Bud Nosen Cessna 310, the difference should be that the giant scale gear is beefier,
Oh, and that light fixture over the airplane is out of a hospital main operating theater, and it certainly puts a light on the subject that's for sure....
03-22-2014, 03:18 AM
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Hi all, My Nosen Cessna 310 is still flying, but due to a landing in some rough grass last year, I do have some minor repairs to do on the steering gear mounting rails. At least nothing major happened, like pieces of hardwood rails exiting the side of the nose section. Al, if you're still around, I looked for you at the I.C. swap meet, it was packed as usual. Jim
03-23-2014, 10:29 AM
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I have a question. The drawings for the Robart retracs show a strut length of 8" for the mains and approx 10" for the nose gear. The stock wire gear is about 2 inches shorter than that. Any reason why it is so much taller?
Thanks
Iflyslo #71
Thanks
Iflyslo #71
03-24-2014, 02:39 AM
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One of the possible explanations is they were designed for the use
of gas engines which swing larger props, which would give a little
greater ground clearance. Secondly, the lengths shown are from
the pivot axis to the wheel axle center line, remember that the pivot
axis is farther inside the plane than the mounting plates on the gear.
and last but not least, Bud Nosen designed this aircraft when a "60"
sized motor was the largest that they had available at the time.
Bill D.
of gas engines which swing larger props, which would give a little
greater ground clearance. Secondly, the lengths shown are from
the pivot axis to the wheel axle center line, remember that the pivot
axis is farther inside the plane than the mounting plates on the gear.
and last but not least, Bud Nosen designed this aircraft when a "60"
sized motor was the largest that they had available at the time.
Bill D.
03-27-2014, 03:15 AM
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Happy Anniversary Guys, today we celebrate the 5th year of this thread
since it's conception back in 2009. Some informative facts about the
Bud Nosen Cessna 310 Club here on RCU.
We have with this post a total of 1,365 posts & 99,196 views,
maybe not the highest number compared to some of the other
larger ones, but impressive just the same for an aircraft that is
still be built and flown by a few dedicated to the graceful lines and
sheer size of this large beauty.
And in a final note we were sadden to hear of the passing of the designer
of all of the Nosen giant scale aircraft by a man that had a vision when the
most powerful engine he could power them with was a mere "60" sized engine.
But it was Bud Nosen's determination and will that gave us something that is still
being built and flown 30 plus years after the initial offering of the kits he engineered,
may he rest in peace and look down upon us, enjoying the pride and thrill of owning
one of his creations, especially the Bud Nosen Cessna 310.
Bill D.
since it's conception back in 2009. Some informative facts about the
Bud Nosen Cessna 310 Club here on RCU.
We have with this post a total of 1,365 posts & 99,196 views,
maybe not the highest number compared to some of the other
larger ones, but impressive just the same for an aircraft that is
still be built and flown by a few dedicated to the graceful lines and
sheer size of this large beauty.
And in a final note we were sadden to hear of the passing of the designer
of all of the Nosen giant scale aircraft by a man that had a vision when the
most powerful engine he could power them with was a mere "60" sized engine.
But it was Bud Nosen's determination and will that gave us something that is still
being built and flown 30 plus years after the initial offering of the kits he engineered,
may he rest in peace and look down upon us, enjoying the pride and thrill of owning
one of his creations, especially the Bud Nosen Cessna 310.
Bill D.
04-05-2014, 10:39 PM
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One of the possible explanations is they were designed for the use
of gas engines which swing larger props, which would give a little
greater ground clearance.
and last but not least, Bud Nosen designed this aircraft when a "60"
sized motor was the largest that they had available at the time.
of gas engines which swing larger props, which would give a little
greater ground clearance.
and last but not least, Bud Nosen designed this aircraft when a "60"
sized motor was the largest that they had available at the time.
