fixed gear for DV8R
 

I would like to simplify things by using a fixed gear configuration. Any suggestions from those who have built the plane on which direction to take?

a) Add the regular wood blocks for a wire LG b) split a regular Aluminium L/G and mount it like it were a retract ?

Tks

RE: fixed gear for DV8R
 

Can I ask why you want to put fixed gear in it?

Bob

RE: fixed gear for DV8R
 

One less complication and lower cost.

RE: fixed gear for DV8R
 

If it were me, I'd look down the road a bit. If at some point in the future you decide to sell it, it would probably have more value if the option of having retracts was still there. That being the case, I would install the retract rails then attach the fixed geat to them...

RE: fixed gear for DV8R
 

It will be much harder to transport and store both the fuse and the wing with fixed gear. DV8R is a big model and with fixed gear sticking out it would be a pain. I wouldn't give up the retracts in mine for a second. They haven't been any trouble at all as the DV8R is one model where there is space to fit everything in. Relative to the total cost, retracts are just a minor part. Do yourself a favor. Go with retracts. It'll fly faster (or at lower throttle setting) too.

RE: fixed gear for DV8R
 

I agree it,s not a jet with the gear stuck down. And the gear never gave me any problems. Heck they'll propably out last the plane.