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Ralph Baker

Tail wheel

Post by Ralph Baker » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:31 am

Brent,
My Elite is still under construction so no actual flying experience. It
is impossible to get the tailwheel pivot plane parallel to the ground.
MAM was questioned and I was told that if it was a problem to bend the
tailspring. That is a non-answer as that would place the tailwheel to
close to the rudder. I am willing to wait until we actually have flying
experience but this is inherent in the Elite as well. I have not heard
of any problems from Elitists.
Ralph Baker



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carol and murray cherkas

Tail wheel

Post by carol and murray cherkas » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:31 am

Hello Ralph:

I have a Rebel.
I had to take about 17* of bend out of the MAM aluminum tail spring so as to
be vertical. This is a must do. Good luck with your Elite.

Murray


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ralph Baker" <rebaker@sc.rr.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2005 11:26 AM
Subject: Tail wheel

Brent,
My Elite is still under construction so no actual flying experience. It
is impossible to get the tailwheel pivot plane parallel to the ground.
MAM was questioned and I was told that if it was a problem to bend the
tailspring. That is a non-answer as that would place the tailwheel to
close to the rudder. I am willing to wait until we actually have flying
experience but this is inherent in the Elite as well. I have not heard
of any problems from Elitists.
Ralph Baker



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John Kramer

Tail wheel

Post by John Kramer » Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:32 am

My kit came with a fiberglass tail wheel spring, I've seen the pictures for
cutting what looks like an automotive spring on the web site but haven't
yet really studied it as I'm a long way from dealing with the tail
wheel. But, now it sounds as though there is another option.

What is best for rough country service?

Thanks,

John... 369R




At 11:35 PM 05/22/05, you wrote:
Hello Ralph:

I have a Rebel.
I had to take about 17* of bend out of the MAM aluminum tail spring so as to
be vertical. This is a must do. Good luck with your Elite.

Murray
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Fly too low or too slow and the ground will rise up and smite thee.






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Brian Godden

tail wheel

Post by Brian Godden » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:33 pm

Got a large tailwheel for the Moose for sale here....that's the Elite
nosewheel with the machined shaft to adapt as a tailwheel. The sweet thing
about this one is that it has the cam machined and fitted to take a
tailwheel lock.
Thomas is going to use the STC'd 185 tailwheel from Arlington. He has one on
his 185 and in over two thousand hours never a problem.
Call Thomas 403 948 5618.

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Mike Rapoport

tail wheel

Post by Mike Rapoport » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:33 pm

How much?


----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Godden" <brian_godden@hotmail.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 6:54 AM
Subject: tail wheel


[quote]Got a large tailwheel for the Moose for sale here....that's the Elite
nosewheel with the machined shaft to adapt as a tailwheel. The sweet thing
about this one is that it has the cam machined and fitted to take a
tailwheel lock.
Thomas is going to use the STC'd 185 tailwheel from Arlington. He has one
on
his 185 and in over two thousand hours never a problem.
Call Thomas 403 948 5618.

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Wayne G. O'Shea

tail wheel

Post by Wayne G. O'Shea » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:33 pm

Brian...quit dropping in just to sell stuff...come on..tell us some tales of
what it's like to be a "Gypsy"!! LOL :o)

Wayne

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Godden" <brian_godden@hotmail.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 9:54 AM
Subject: tail wheel

Got a large tailwheel for the Moose for sale here....that's the Elite
nosewheel with the machined shaft to adapt as a tailwheel. The sweet thing
about this one is that it has the cam machined and fitted to take a
tailwheel lock.
Thomas is going to use the STC'd 185 tailwheel from Arlington. He has one
on
his 185 and in over two thousand hours never a problem.
Call Thomas 403 948 5618.




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Brian Godden

tail wheel

Post by Brian Godden » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:33 pm

Ain't my stuff Wayne, just a go between as usual!
I try to stay quiet, as some people think I'm controversial for telling the
truth!
OK, you've given me the guilt thing...I'll try to contribute more (damn
Irish!)

From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
Reply-To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Subject: Re: tail wheel
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 16:40:46 -0500

Brian...quit dropping in just to sell stuff...come on..tell us some tales
of
what it's like to be a "Gypsy"!! LOL :o)

Wayne

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Godden" <brian_godden@hotmail.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 9:54 AM
Subject: tail wheel

Got a large tailwheel for the Moose for sale here....that's the Elite
nosewheel with the machined shaft to adapt as a tailwheel. The sweet
thing
about this one is that it has the cam machined and fitted to take a
tailwheel lock.
Thomas is going to use the STC'd 185 tailwheel from Arlington. He has
one
on
his 185 and in over two thousand hours never a problem.
Call Thomas 403 948 5618.




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Dale Fultz

tail wheel

Post by Dale Fultz » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:33 pm

Good Job Wayne!!!!!!!. Dale SR-033

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Godden" <brian_godden@hotmail.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 10:03 AM
Subject: Re: tail wheel

Ain't my stuff Wayne, just a go between as usual!
I try to stay quiet, as some people think I'm controversial for telling
the
truth!
OK, you've given me the guilt thing...I'll try to contribute more (damn
Irish!)

From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
Reply-To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Subject: Re: tail wheel
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 16:40:46 -0500

Brian...quit dropping in just to sell stuff...come on..tell us some tales
of
what it's like to be a "Gypsy"!! LOL :o)

Wayne

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Godden" <brian_godden@hotmail.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 9:54 AM
Subject: tail wheel

Got a large tailwheel for the Moose for sale here....that's the Elite
nosewheel with the machined shaft to adapt as a tailwheel. The sweet
thing
about this one is that it has the cam machined and fitted to take a
tailwheel lock.
Thomas is going to use the STC'd 185 tailwheel from Arlington. He has
one
on
his 185 and in over two thousand hours never a problem.
Call Thomas 403 948 5618.




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Wayne G. O'Shea

tail wheel

Post by Wayne G. O'Shea » Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:33 pm

Good to hear you're still alive and kicking.....that's the main thing bud!

Wayne

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Godden" <brian_godden@hotmail.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 10:03 AM
Subject: Re: tail wheel

Ain't my stuff Wayne, just a go between as usual!
I try to stay quiet, as some people think I'm controversial for telling
the
truth!
OK, you've given me the guilt thing...I'll try to contribute more (damn
Irish!)

From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
Reply-To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Subject: Re: tail wheel
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 16:40:46 -0500

Brian...quit dropping in just to sell stuff...come on..tell us some tales
of
what it's like to be a "Gypsy"!! LOL :o)

Wayne

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Godden" <brian_godden@hotmail.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 9:54 AM
Subject: tail wheel

Got a large tailwheel for the Moose for sale here....that's the Elite
nosewheel with the machined shaft to adapt as a tailwheel. The sweet
thing
about this one is that it has the cam machined and fitted to take a
tailwheel lock.
Thomas is going to use the STC'd 185 tailwheel from Arlington. He has
one
on
his 185 and in over two thousand hours never a problem.
Call Thomas 403 948 5618.




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Mike Betti

Tail Wheel

Post by Mike Betti » Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:08 am

Elitest,
I pulled my stab and elevator off today for paint and decided to adjust my tail spring. Ralph, did you feel the bottom hole puts the spring too close to the rudder? I put it 1 hole up and still have the angle on the pivot. Hope it works out. I sure am not pulling that tail off again to adjust it after paint.
Mike Betti
771 E



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