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Old 01-12-2009 | 07:46 AM
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Default RE: 50cc Sukhette Build Thread, now in progress!!


ORIGINAL: texaspyro

I flew my Sukhoi today! After rebuilding my landing gear, and rechecking my C.G. and adding in some more expo, I finally got to really maiden this thing.... One word... WOW!!! She flew like a dream! Thanks to all of yall who help out by answering my questions... Here's a pic from the field today, it was taken with my Blackberry, please excuse the low quality.
Hey, texaspyro, what was wrong with your gear, if I may ask? I had a little accident myself, last Saturday. It was windy, alright, but down the runway and I landed maybe a tad harder than normal. My soft foam wheels gave and must have locked inside the wheel pants resulting in bending the legs backwards a bit. After inspecting the damage I found the two alum L-brackets being bent and the plywood board they are attached to ripped out. So I am making new bracket, which will be stronger and better quality aluminum. I also will reinforce the plywood board with a piece of CF-board, which will be laminated over it. i should have pictures of that repair shorty. I think this is may be a weak spot that could need some improvement.