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Old 03-09-2003 | 05:50 AM
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I changing 2 of my planes to the Sullivan tail dragger setup.
What size wheel is usually placed on the back?
The kit doesn't come with a wheel so i'm lost in that area.
Any suggestions?
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A 1" wheel is pretty mutch the standard. That is what I run on my Sig SE's all the way up to my 33% Extra.
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How does it balances??
if is tail heavy go to the smallest 1/2 wheel, if is nose heavy place 1 in.
I always have 1/2´´ , 3/4, 1, etc.., also diffrent brands weight different.
just my tip.
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Originally posted by mancha
How does it balances??
if is tail heavy go to the smallest 1/2 wheel, if is nose heavy place 1 in.
I always have 1/2´´ , 3/4, 1, etc.., also diffrent brands weight different.
just my tip.
The CG balance is just a bit tail heavy but not enough to make the tail drop down and hit the table.
I'm also going to be adding a battery so i'll be placing that closer to the nose.
The 1" sounds good to me because the plane is 7.5 pounds dry.
Thanks for the post.
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Originally posted by DeadSticker
A 1" wheel is pretty mutch the standard. That is what I run on my Sig SE's all the way up to my 33% Extra.
Dead sticker,
I want to thank you the other person (forgot his name and don't see his post) and mancha for giving me the proper information.
I also posted that several hours ago and now my p[ost is gone.
Again,Many thanks Guys.
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