REFLECTOR: Door strut review

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Al, 



My doors do not go over center to the point where there is a noticeable downward positive force on the doors. You can push them downward and let go.. then they just stop. I think I found the sweet spot for my design, in that you can gently push them upward and they will stay where you put them. 



Honestly, after paint, door panels & upholstery, another few pounds of force could not hurt, but I have not found it necessary. 


I believe my design is aesthetically better than the factory one, but folks over about 5'10" may have to duck a bit. A small price to pay for such a nice looking aircraft.  



One more thing, I think my Velocity is taller (at the door base) than most. That is to accommodate the 76" 3-blade prop I have to (hopefully) handle my engine install. 




Patiently waiting for a nose gear 



Kurt Winker






-----Original Message-----
From: Al Gietzen <ALVentures at cox.net>
To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list' <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Fri, Oct 9, 2009 11:34 am
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Door strut review





 


Al, 



 



Well I have both doors off right now, so I'll have to wait a bit to get you a complete picture. here's what I did though:



 

Kurt;

Thanks – I understand what you did on the reinforcing.  Mounting the strut bracket further down on the door frame gives it better leverage on the door.  Does it go over-center before the door is closed?0A
Al





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