Great thread idea!

My little input. Don't forget your friends!

One of my flying buddies competes often and really enjoys flying a PT-19. His last one was lost and he decided the next would be a Aviation Concepts kit. He is an amazing builder but didn't have the equipment to turn some faux wheel brakes. I was honored he asked me for assistance since I knew how nice of a plane they would end up on.

I worked really hard on the parts, as I am no master at the lathe. I just have some DIY knowledge and a small collection of Sherline brand lathe / mill stuff.

A couple weekends and I created the parts, as best I could.

I was really happy when I gave them to him and he ran all over the field sharing them with the other guys. The wheels are Robart aluminum wheels and the struts are also Robart.

I made a spacer / mount for the axle which centered the wheel and tire with the struts main shaft. The I made the faux brake. The entire brake assembly attaches to the wheel axle with a set screw and stays stationary. There is about 1/32 clearance between the brake and the wheel. I also made the outer covers out of some aluminum.

I made the parts for free and the enjoyment he got out of them was payment enough.

The plane has not flown yet but I believe it just needs final adjustments and balancing.

SunDevilPilot