Originally posted by Ground Zero
GalenB,
How much wider is the gear than the fuse? I measured the fuse width at 4" and the TNT gear is also listed at 4". I had a set of TNT gear for my Sig Cap 231EX which separated after a dozen flights. I ended up ordering a set of Bolly gear from Canada, it took 2 weeks but seems to be a much sturdier gear. Have you had any problems with your gear fatiguing?
Mike
Hi Mike,
They gear is not much wider than the fuse, about a 1/4 to 3/8 is all. Once I centered it on the fuse it doesn't look so bad. I have seven flights on mine and thus far the gear is great. But heck, this model touches down like a feather so I am in no way stressing it. Mine is covered in UltraCote and I was afraid that it would bubble up from flexing -- so far it has not.
I flew mine again today. I have the crow pretty much dialed in and on high rates it will flat spin. The CG is set so that it pretty much flies "thumbs off" inverted. Since my fuel tank is on the spar I think the CG is about 1/8 or so back from the recommended location. I'll put an ounce on the tail once I put the cowl back on. My YS 120NC is still breaking in and I need access to the regulator adjustment. After enlarging the air bleed hole in the butterfly valve it ran pretty well today so I may be over the hump... Although 8400 with an APC 17X6 is not very spectacular...
