REFLECTOR: Main Gear wheel well

[Terry Miles]

Ditto on make sure the tire is fully (properly inflated.  I quit w/ a
bicycle pump at about 25 psi, but at 45 psi it is both wider and taller.
Terry

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Christopher Martin
Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 1:53 PM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list; reflector at tvbf.org
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Main Gear wheel well


1/2" is the minimum. I would suggest 3/4" on the side parallel to the
leading and trailing edge of the wing. Most importantly, MAKE SURE YOUR
TIRES ARE PROPERLY INFLATED.
 
Christopher Martin
christophercmartin at earthlink.net
 
 
 

----- Original Message ----- 
From:  <mailto:Milehitaz at aol.com> 
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Sent: 7/22/2005 11:34:05 PM 
Subject: REFLECTOR: Main Gear wheel well


Hello all,
 
I'm working on the strakes - gear well of a XL/RG. Looking at the manual
I think the 1/4 " foam will be plenty of clearance for the main gear leg
and well... It calls for 1/2 foam for clearance around the tire...do you
the collective,  that have "been there and done that" think this is
enough clearance to build in for the main gear tires? 
 
I remember reading about different size tires and problems some have
experienced... I have the  6 ply Condors the Factory supplied as the
tire upgrade in 2000. Any and all input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanx in advance for all your help.
 
 
Larry Lambert

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