REFLECTOR: Door strut review

[Scott Derrick]

Kurt,

how'd you make it taller?  I thought about doing that when I built new
main 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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