matador_24

Hello guys,

I have a question about this ARF kit:

http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...60-arf-SEA4000

I installed a DLE 20CC and it flew pretty good for a couple of flights until I ran out of gas and lost the plane
I am going to rebuild a new one and I want to get the same kit....

I have a couple of questions:
*The landing gear is pretty soft and it bends easily.... moreover, I want to get another a little bit bigger because the prop that I use is 17 x 6 and I do not have lots of clearance...... where can I get landing gears? what material should I get???? The stock one is 5 inches in height, Thus, I was considering to find a 6 or 6.5 inches... would it be fine????
*Has anyone tried another wing tube? the stock one is too soft and it bends after some flights...
*I bought the DUBRO antivibration engine mount (50dlls).... do you guys think it is necessary or I could use the one that comes with the kit? (plastic)....

thanks!

RCVFR

My Feedback: (7)

One thing you might consider is the gear from the Seagull YAK 54 90 size. It is about 2 inches longer (not sure how much vertical height difference, probably 1.5 " maybe more). The mounting slots align with the Edge gear, and it is much stronger.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/products...0-size-SEA5000

matador_24

thanks for the tip!
however, do you think it is stronger?
It seems to be the same material used for the edge 60......

RCVFR

My Feedback: (7)

I flew the Edge 60 for two years. I am currently flying the YAK 54. The YAK gear is much stronger (and heavier). My Edge weighed just over 8lbs, the YAK just over 10lbs. I fly on a grass field.

matador_24

thanks!!!!!

RCVFR

My Feedback: (7)

Matador, my suggestion isn't going to work: the Edge gear is 30mm front to rear, and the YAK gear is 40mm. I doubt that you can fit the YAK gear onto the Edge. Sorry!

matador_24

Ok, thanks!
I found a landing gear at HobbyKing that says 20cc and it is in carbon fiber, I think I will give it a try....