REFLECTOR: N173VS first taxi

[Kevin Baker]

You are correct Geoff
When going down the taxi way it will move easier

Thanks
Kevin Baker

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On Feb 20, 2012, at 10:14, Geoff Gerhardt <geoff.gerhardt at gmail.com> wrote:

> Michael,
> 
> Yes, the nose gear is still quite loose - I have to torque it properly, yet.  Even tho its loose, I found I had to jab the brake to initiate a turn while taxiing.  Maybe it will just take some getting used to, but I did quite a bit of slaloming back and forth even trying to go straight.  I'm afraid what it will be like when I lock it down tighter.  I was going pretty slow, tho.  I suspect that running along a taxiway at a brisk pace it will handle easier.
> 
> Geoff 
> 
> On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 10:47 AM, Michael Watson <mikewatsspg at gmail.com> wrote:
> Way to go Geoff, I noticed that you turned your nose wheel very easily. You may want to check
> the brake out torque (25 ft lbs), or you may experience shimmy on landing.
> 
>  
> 
> On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 10:14 PM, Geoff Gerhardt <geoff at thegerhardts.com> wrote:
> Because of the nice weather we've had here in the Northeast, I've been able to work most weekends out in the hangar.  Made quite a bit of progress over the last few months.  Not much left to do before first flight.  Here's a major milestone - first taxi!
> 
> http://thegerhardts.com/velocity/?p=354
> 
> Geoff
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