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smaze17 02-21-2011 02:22 PM
Electra Retracts
 
Hi guys. I know the Electra kit shows installation of the mechanical retracts in the built up wings. Is it possible to use the Air Blue retracts in the kit version?

Thanks in advance

Sm

pbusa1400 02-21-2011 02:27 PM
RE: Electra Retracts
 
Yes it is.

smaze17 02-21-2011 02:45 PM
RE: Electra Retracts
 
Cool......no modifications needed? Just wanna make sure because I didn't want to have to do a bunch of mods or compromise the wing's structural integrity to fit them in there. I know the kit calls for the mechanical retracts but I've been informed they have a tendency to bend on landing. I really like the idea of no air though...[&o]

S

pbusa1400 02-21-2011 02:52 PM
RE: Electra Retracts
 
The only difference is the mains retract hatch and gear doors but no mods needed.

Dave Wilshere 02-21-2011 03:06 PM
RE: Electra Retracts
 
I have the mechanical retracts in my Electra and have flown it a bit from our grass site, never bent anything!

Dw

smaze17 02-21-2011 03:49 PM
RE: Electra Retracts
 
Thanks Fellas!

GSR 02-21-2011 03:55 PM
RE: Electra Retracts
 
You can convert the mechanical retracts to air easy enough. You just need 3 cylinders and a little work. Basicly the way you used to do with BVs old kits.

AFTERBURNER1 02-21-2011 07:34 PM
RE: Electra Retracts
 

ORIGINAL: smaze17

Cool......no modifications needed? Just wanna make sure because I didn't want to have to do a bunch of mods or compromise the wing's structural integrity to fit them in there. I know the kit calls for the mechanical retracts but I've been informed they have a tendency to bend on landing. I really like the idea of no air though...[&o]

S
Just don't land it like a Boomer!!!![X(]:D

Bob_B 02-21-2011 08:54 PM
RE: Electra Retracts
 
Both version use the SAME wire leg, so im not sure what " tends to bend" means. Down and locked may be your answer to a No Air system. The air blue is a much more robust setup than the mechanical units and they lock in both directions.
ORIGINAL: smaze17

Cool......no modifications needed? Just wanna make sure because I didn't want to have to do a bunch of mods or compromise the wing's structural integrity to fit them in there. I know the kit calls for the mechanical retracts but I've been informed they have a tendency to bend on landing. I really like the idea of no air though...[&o]

S

smaze17 02-21-2011 09:55 PM
RE: Electra Retracts
 
Thanks for your input Doug....appreciate it.

Looks like the air blues are the ticket....

Thanks guys

S


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