REFLECTOR: Nose wheel balance

[Darrell & Nora Kufalk]

Al,

 

Excellent idea.  But you missed the last question.  What are you using for
weights and how are you attaching them?

 

Another question I have is how would you balance the mains?

 

Darrell

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Al Gietzen
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 6:38 PM
To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Nose wheel balance

 

Subject: REFLECTOR: Nose wheel balance

 

Craig and I believe our nose wheel is slightly out of balance which can give
us some vibration if the nose wheel touches down or lifts off at a little
too high of speed.  Any suggestions on how to balance it?  Can I take it to
my local tire shop and have them balance it?   Is anyone doing this
themselves?  What are you using for weights and how are you attaching them?

John Schoorl

 

John; I put two short lengths of AL angle across the top of a couple of
gallon paint cans.  Shim to level, space them so the ends of the axle rest
on the angles, and let the wheel roll to heavy point down.  Attach weight
opposite until it will stop at any point. See photo. Worked great for me,
wheel runs smooth up to 100 mph. And it's free!

 

Al

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