major alteration means an alteration not listed in the aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller specifications -(1) that might appreciably affect weight, balance, structural strength, performance, powerplant operation, flight characteristics, or other qualities affecting airworthiness; or
(2) that is not done according to accepted practices or cannot be done by elementary operations.
minor alteration means an alteration other than a major alteration.
What are the reasons to install the T3? I wheel land so I can see, lift the tail on take-off as soon as it will come up which is quick, I don't land on big rocks, normally on sand and gravel mostly and see this as something else to fail and not easily be field repaired. Are folks seeing a huge advantage to the T3? Looks like a great design I just am curious how others use it.
Before this turns into something it was not intended to be I have no issues with the quality of the product. I am merely asking how people are seeing the benefits. Things break period be it an anvil or a cylinder on an engine. I seem to keep my airplane simple unless I see a benefit in changing, adding or modifying it. The benefit has to out weigh the compromise which there always is one. Looks like there are several benefits to the T3 depending on what, how and where you operate. Hope to hear more.
Steve if I flew off of a smooth surface and only landed off airport once in a while I would probably stay with a springs. But 90% of my take off and landing are off airport so I think it is worth it. Time will tell if it can hold up.
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You can get the AOA back once moving because the T3 will compress when pulling back on the stick
Glenn
Not my experience at all. One person in the plane, or two, steering remains excellant.i agree but I think the steering head angle is too steep and makes for a floppy tailwheel during ground ops.
Hmmm? So with the spring compressed, how well does it traverse the bumps? It seems that you would be sacrificing the advantages of the T3 for angle of attack. Perhaps it would be advisable to increase the diameter of the main tires when the T3 is installed in order to retain the angle of attack if it is that critical?You can get the AOA back once moving because the T3 will compress when pulling back on the stick
Glenn
Super Cub or a RANS?Not my experience at all. One person in the plane, or two, steering remains excellant.
(Matco tailwheel assembly attached to the T3, also good equipment).
Roddy
You can get the AOA back once moving because the T3 will compress when pulling back on the stick
Glenn
About a month ago saw a YouTube video on Facebook about a composite Tailwheel spring. Can’t find it now.
Anyone know about this.?
About a month ago saw a YouTube video on Facebook about a composite Tailwheel spring. Can’t find it now.
Anyone know about this.?
mvivion;7214a But said:Of course not, but available if needed. I don't have a big engine, big prop or flaps so I need to use all the tools I can find.
Glenn
It's like adding Dr School's to the rear of your plane. It stops most of the stress that the spring transfers to the frame, on every landing, even the smooth ones.
I have a dirt farm road crossing my runway that has 4" tire ruts. I used to fill it in after every rain. I don't even bother since installing the T3. Love mine.
Glenn
About a month ago saw a YouTube video on Facebook about a composite Tailwheel spring. Can’t find it now.
Anyone know about this.?