REFLECTOR: Door strut review
nmflyer1 at aol.com
nmflyer1 at aol.com
Sat Oct 10 08:51:50 CDT 2009
Scott,
Miracle grow :)
Honestly, since I have the FG version, it is about 2" taller than the RG already. Then, on advice of Scott S., I moved my axles down about an inch. (Some of the bottom of the gear leg gets ground off anyway).
I also moved my thrust line up about 2". Those adjustments allow me to swing a 76" 3-blade CS, with the recommended clearance or a tad more.
Sure seems taller than that when I see others on a ramp though.
Kurt
-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Derrick <scott at tnstaafl.net>
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Sat, Oct 10, 2009 7:18 am
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Door strut review
Kurt,
how'd you make it taller? I thought about doing that when I built new
ain legs but the blanks are only so long?
Scott
nmflyer1 at aol.com wrote:
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?
Al
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