Taildragger to Trike gear conversion Help !
 

Hi everybody:

I want to convert a taildragger pattern model to a trike gear, only problem is I have no idea [:o] how to determinate where to locate the landing gear in the wings, I hope you can help me on this.

Center of the wing measure is 13 " 5/16 , wing tip is 8 " wingspan 60 " , is there a % to be considered from the LE backwards to decide where should I install the landing gear?

Thank you for your help.
Rafa

RE: Taildragger to Trike gear conversion Help !
 

Yer, just behind the cg, but only just... If the tail is pushed on to the ground then let go the model should gently sit up onto the nosewheel.
Evan.

RE: Taildragger to Trike gear conversion Help !
 

Delete: Sorry...TMI..he he

Have Fun...

Chuck

RE: Taildragger to Trike gear conversion Help !
 

pimmnz is correct. Place the mains just behind the cg. I like it about a 1/2' or so back so there will be sufficient weight on the nose gear to steer and not have the nose bouncing up and down as you taxi.

RE: Taildragger to Trike gear conversion Help !
 

Exactly correct. Main gear placement should just aft of and as close to the CG as possible with the plane's tail as low as the ground permits. This allows for the easiest rotation on takeoff.

RE: Taildragger to Trike gear conversion Help !
 

Txs for all your answers guys, very helpfull.

Rafa