Stuart G

Does anyone know what make the retracts are for the large Aviation Design Rafale, are they A.D's own or made by another company.
I need some for my Rafale but from A.D. they seem to be a bit expensive.
Any help would be appreciated if anyone knows if somethng else will fit or if they know someone with some for sale.

Laura H

Bob Ryan was selling a Big Rafale and some Airmagic retracts......
Or try contacting Airmagic direct for their twist and turn retracts.
We had a large Mirage with Aviation Design retracts and they were rubbish. Sold the plane due to the retracts.

Laura

Rider-60

My Feedback: (17)

Yes it is Airmagic retracts, 2 of my friends have the large A/D Rafale with these retracts and both have troubles with them. On the other hand there are not many large scale rotating retracts available, may be you should have a look at jetshop.biz they have just released some which look good.

Cheers
Florent

Vincent

My Feedback: (61)

My friend has out fitted his AD Rafale with BVM Rafale gear. It fits and is VERY heavy duty.
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Stuart G

Am I right in saying that the Aviation Design supplied retracts are actually Airmagic and they are not reliable.
Does anyone have a web address for airmagic.

Vincent

My Feedback: (61)

I have been running the same rotating air magic gear in my AD F-16 and have had no troubles at all with them.
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jettom

I use Unitracts large retract with AD oleo and BVM weels and breaks on my AD Rafale mains [link]http://www.unitracts.co.uk/[/link].The retract is very simpel and very strong.It work`s every time

Laura H

Our Mirage had Aviation Design Retracts they weren't Airmagic......
Someone will say Aviation Retracts are good they always do.
Do a search for Airmagic they will come up.

Laura

Vincent

My Feedback: (61)

I think the original gear on the big rafale were just robart #630 non rotating units using AD struts??
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Stuart G

Laura

Can you emal me at [email protected] with a number for Bob Ryan please if you have one.
I have searched for airmagic and the web site doesn't work, I have even phoned them from a number in a mag and it's been disconnected.

Stuart.

Rider-60

My Feedback: (17)

Laura,

The main gear for the Mirage is made by A/D but it is different in the Rafale where they use standard rotating units.

Vin,
I'm sure that non rotating retracts would fit in this aircraft, I have the small one with standard non rotating Spring airs and there's no trouble, the rotation of the gear is needed only for twin engines set up.

Laura H

None rotating will fit my dad has a Big Rafale with the large spring airs in...
Stuart sent email.

Laura

Stuart G

Laura,

Do you use the AD oleo's, I have a set of Spring Air 402's but the AD oleo will not retract fully as the frame is not wide enough. Did you have to modify the single turbine inlets to clear the wheels?.

Stuart G

Laura,

Would it be possible for you or your dad to ring me on 01473 745880 or email me with a contact number for you so I can discuss this with you?.

Laura H

Yeah ill email you tonight ....My Dad has Pegasus in his Rafale.....

Laura

SpiderJets

We still have Air Magic Twist and Turn retracts in stock.
E-mail me on direct if you are interested.
[email protected]

jetsetter

Air Magic retracts LOOK very strong and robust when in fact they are made from extremely soft materials and bend and malfunction very easily. I have owned and used three sets and will never buy another set. [:@]

Larry