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ppeerenbo(at)charter.net
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 Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:55 pm Post subject: My First Ground Loop |
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I had some of the ground handling problems until I moved the attach point in
about half way to the rudder which is an early post. After 300hrs I moved
them back.
However at Oshkosh I had a conversation with a very knoledgable pilot/Kitfox
pilot he had a very bad expenence with an Avid tail wheel plane. ( Maul
tailwheel same as mine).
The just of a number of atemps to land which all were yanked off the runway
by because of severe turn (ground loop) in the end he managed to land ok. He
found that with the plane in the hanger the tail raised you could push the
rudder an unlock the tail wheel and not be able to recenter it. he did not
think it possable in the fox by check yours.
Paul N102DG
Kitfox IV
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Joined: 19 Jul 2006
Posts: 2704
Location: Campbellton, Newfoundland
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:18 pm Post subject: My First Ground Loop |
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One thing I've noticed on this list over the past couple of years is the
number of occurrences of tail wheels breaking. I'm wondering if those
flying with the tail wheel shouldn't have their springs magnafluxed or eddy
current tested every year or so. Multiple leaves also seem to be a good
idea.
Noel
Still waiting on parts for my 912 install.
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