jimboflying
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If you could have a new retractable wheel ski designed for your experimental Cub what features would you like to have in that design?
What does it cost to fly with these people? Where in Alps?
Today I'm re-installing my electric Datum skis http://www.datumair.com/(non cert) for my third season of winter flying, they are holding up great. The electric concept is pretty simple, it is the powerful relatively new style permanent magnet linear actuators that make them possible. Lots of power in a small reliable package. Good hard surface operation on the tires and lots of surface area on the snow. Good to see your project Frenchy, I look forward to the finished project pictures.I`m building a set of these for my experimental supercub.
12v electric actuators
I will post a video of the building process when i`m done
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Frenchy, very cool! Would appreciate what you can share. I could see a set of those working for me! ;-)
For you wheel/ski experts, what does the mini tailwheel do for you, benefits?
Here in Rimouski(Quebec) the owner of the jigs i will use to built mine, he has build 2 sets an one pair of skis has the retract on that small rear wheel an he told me he doesn`t really see any difference between the 2 (the drag is very low on this small wheel)Yah.. they'll work great Frenchy.. but you'll be a lot happier if you make that tailwheel retract!
You get into some real wet snow and you'll find out that isn't so Frenchy !