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I would be very interested to know how that will work on a real landing. A similar idea is used on the H-9 Corsair factory retracts and they have big problems. Now they used cup and ball, not the same set up you have. If that can withstand the side load that is going to be applied at touch down that is great. Also being that this corsair is going to be in the low 20 pound range how sturdy is the gear going to be?
Its my concern too. A lot of this is based on the original retracts which I have 6 flights on. They have not held up well. The Eflight frames are thicker aluminum. The ball link/turnbuckel rotation mechanism strength has held up and I have ordered some even heavier duty components to try. I believe the weakest link in the setup will be the trunion used by Eflight. We will have to see. A few of my fellow flyers at the club are using these retracts stock and they are holding up on 10lb planes ok.
My buddy Chuck has the LADO's installed in a H9 P-40 and they have worked great for him. The problem is they are always out of stock and replacement parts ??
I should have the Eflight's done and installed by next weekend. I will let everyone know how they work out.