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Old 01-02-2021, 04:23 PM
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Viper1GJ
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Gear droop and up lock thinking


I started thinking about how to keep the main gear and wheel from sagging low out of the wheel well when retracted. I came up with the idea of using a linear servo with a tapered "shoe" that would extend under the tire like the popsicle stick in photo above. It could operate on the same cycle as the inner gear door. It would push up the wheel when extended and allow the wheel to drop when retracted. It would be a challenge to install but would work simple I think. I have never used a liner servo before. Of course the simple solution is to put a bump in the gear doors with some basic body work. Suggestions welcome.


Gear up right side


Gear up left side.