RCU Forums - View Single Post - Landing Gear Newb Question
View Single Post
Old 07-19-2007 | 09:46 AM
  #1  
mjcelli
My Feedback: (14)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Bloomindale, IL
Default Landing Gear Newb Question

Hello.

A real newbie question.

For a tricycle landing gear arrangement, say like on an Avistar 40,
is it typical for the front wheel diameter to be slightly smaller than
the two rear wheels? Also, should the plane be sitting slightly
lower towards the front to help keep the nose down?

I want to replace the 'foamy' ARF wheels with Dubro's, like 3 1/2"
dia. in back and say 3" in front to help with the grass landings at
the field. Just wanna make sure this makes sense!

Thanks for any input!