Hello fellows.
Could someone tell me the advantages and disadvantages of a extended gear on a PA-18? Is it mandatory for use with Tundra tires? Can we use tundra 31" without the extended gear?
Regards
AC Muller
At what point when moving the weight back in 3 point will it increase the tendency for a ground loop?
A disadvantage of extended gear and/or tall tires is loading people/gear into and out of the plane. Fueling can also be a bit harder depending on the setup. Bit of thread drift, tall tailwheel/spring units also hurt AOA/prop clearance.
DENNY
The extended gear moves the CG slightly forward but puts more weight on the tail on landing making a nose over less likely. Also, given the same size tire, getting the tires out of the propwash reduces drag.1 1/4" 3" extended Atlee Dodge gear is 1.8 lbs each side heavier that stock Piper gear from the ones I have weighed. I consider them a must on my airplane for my mission.
I like the welded middle step/brace with 35s and 3" Javron gear. Helps in clambering around the 35s. Not 100% sure if I'd do it again?? It makes the gear really resilient but some say the gear should be the weak point.Folks' recommendations on steps for 3" HD extended gear + 35's
I will have doors on both sides, so long steps on both sides? Any utility to the welded-in middle steps - maybe for when it's on skis?
J
Any thoughts on the Beringer 10” wheel and brake set up? Is it something you looked into during your build?Long steps for fueling. Mid steps for getting in and out of the plane. Toe steps on the lower shock strut bolt for getting onto 35s. For illustration, TK-1 steps and locations are ideal.
I have 6” gear and 35s. Sometimes I wish I had 8 or 9” extended, especially for skis.
Any thoughts on the Beringer 10” wheel and brake set up? Is it something you looked into during your build?
Any thoughts on the Beringer 10” wheel and brake set up? Is it something you looked into during your build?
31 standard 6 in gear 6 in Beringer wheels. Brakes are nice. This is a 12 on 6 in gear we did 2 years agoAre those 31’s? And forward on the gear?
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Yep. If starting from scratch, the Beringer 10” wheel, brake and master set up is about $1500 more than an Airframes group with Dakota cub masters. Adding a 6” Beringer wheel/brake for 31s is about another $3500 and harder to switch.Wouldn’t be bad if you’re not swapping between 6” and 10” wheels.
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Those gear and tires make you look short Dieter.
Been the nicest cub we have done so far built carbon fibre interior heated seats javeron wings we assembled I really like an oratec fabric.Those gear and tires make you look short Dieter.
Been the nicest cub we have done so far built carbon fibre interior heated seats javeron wings we assembled I really like an oratec fabric.
Got elements kits from us seats are done local fire rated leather front and back us real good foam about 1700 us plus elements switches and modules about 200Heated seats is a great idea for a northern plane.
Q: Did you install the resistive heat elements or were they already in the seats? Those look comfortable. Where did you source the seats/cushions?
Never considered them. I wanted to go from 35s to 850s/wheel skis. My Grove brakes and masters work really well. Very pleased after a rough start with Matco masters.