My kit has a composite tail spring with it. I have not put it to use yet though.
Curtis
175R
From: rmstahla@hotmail.com
To: rebel-builders-d@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] RE: [rebel-builders fiberglass tail wheel leaf spring]
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:11:53 -0500
Is there anyone out there who has made a tail wheel leaf spring out of fiberglass. I made landing gear out of fiberglass on a previous project and it worked out well.
Ron Stahla 399R
Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:00:05 -0800
From: rebel-builders-d@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders-d] DIGEST - rebel-builders-d
To: rebel-builders-d@dcsol.com
Digest of list: rebel-builders-d Total messages in digest: 4
1 Date : Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:19:07 -0500
From : charlie@troyairpark.com
Subject: New Matco pneumatic tail wheel
2 Date : Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:38:43 -0400
From : drewjan@cabletv.on.ca
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Skis
3 Date : Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:47:54 -0400
From : bobp@prosumers.ca
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] New Matco pneumatic tail wheel
4 Date : Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:06:15 -0400
From : bobp@prosumers.ca
Subject: Next Murphy Builders Meeting - THIS Sunday, Sept 19th !
---------- Digest Message #1 ----------
Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:19:07 -0500
From: charlie@troyairpark.com
To: rebel-builders
Subject: New Matco pneumatic tail wheel
All
I just got back from a local fly-in where I talked to a representative from
Matco. They show cased a new (to me) 8" pneumatic Dual arm tail wheel part #
WHLT-8D and it only weights 6.7 Lbs. and list for $399.51. Looks pretty
good. I wondered if others had either seen are heard anything about this new
tail wheel?
Using Murphy's standard alum spring the total weight would be 8.2 Lbs.
Charlie E. 802R
---------- Digest Message #2 ----------
Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:38:43 -0400
From: drewjan@cabletv.on.ca
To: rebel-builders
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Skis
I've never had any trouble getting stopped in a few hundred feet with my
wheel skis but they're kinda draggy in the snow. Fresh snow slows you down
a lot faster than packed snowe does.
At 12:51 PM 17/09/2010 -0800, you wrote:gettingThanks for the reply, i am not worried about getting off, but it is theandin and getting stopped that I am worried about. I am not a ski pilot yet,tougher.am not sure about landing and stopping.
On 9/17/2010 10:15 AM, drewjan@cabletv.on.ca wrote to rebel-builders:
-> I've flown my rebel with fixed wheel skis and was always off in less than
-> 500' solo. I never flew any where near gross so I don't know how much
-> difference that would make. I assume you have open aproaches and
reasonably
-> level ground, landing over trees or downhill could make things a lotDrew->
-> At 09:43 PM 16/09/2010 -0800, you wrote:
-> >Has anyone had there rebel on skis yet. Looking for some
-> >performance data on skis. Mainly distance takeoff and
-> >landing for STOL. I have about 900 feet and looking to see
-> >if it is capable. Currently have rebel with o-235 120 hp. I
-> >was getting it in at 400 feet on wheels.but not sure on skis.
-> >Thanks
-> >Scott
-> >
-> >
-> >
-> >-----------------------------------------------------------------
-> > List archives located at: https://mail.dcsol.com/login
-> > username "rebel" password "builder"
-> > Unsubscribe: rebel-builders-unsubscribe@dcsol.com
-> > List administrator: mike.davis@dcsol.com
-> >-----------------------------------------------------------------
-> >
-> >
-> >
-> >
-> Drew
-----------------------------------------------------------------
List archives located at: https://mail.dcsol.com/login
username "rebel" password "builder"
Unsubscribe: rebel-builders-unsubscribe@dcsol.com
List administrator: mike.davis@dcsol.com
-----------------------------------------------------------------
---------- Digest Message #3 ----------
Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:47:54 -0400
From: bobp@prosumers.ca
To: rebel-builders
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] New Matco pneumatic tail wheel
Hi Charlie !
Can't find any mention anywhere .....
About time they smartened up & built something with
2 arms - maybe because of market demand ??!!!! ;-)
Sounds like it might be worth a whirl ....
--
......bobp
bobp@prosumers.ca
bobp@pattersys.com
http://www.Pattersys.com
http://www.amway.ca/BobPatterson
Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender
and do not necessarily reflect the views of any other entities or persons.
Any action taken as a result of the contents of this email is totally the
responsibility of the reader.
On September 18, 2010 03:19:07 pm Charlie Eubanks wrote:---------- Digest Message #4 ----------All
I just got back from a local fly-in where I talked to a representative from
Matco. They show cased a new (to me) 8" pneumatic Dual arm tail wheel part
# WHLT-8D and it only weights 6.7 Lbs. and list for $399.51. Looks pretty
good. I wondered if others had either seen are heard anything about this
new tail wheel?
Using Murphy's standard alum spring the total weight would be 8.2 Lbs.
Charlie E. 802R
Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:06:15 -0400
From: bobp@prosumers.ca
To: rebel-builders
Subject: Next Murphy Builders Meeting - THIS Sunday, Sept 19th !
Last minute reminder !!
It's that time again !!!
The next Murphy Builders of Ontario Meeting is Sunday, September 19th,
at 1:00 pm. at the RAA-TR Hangar at the north end of Brampton Airport.
====== ==========
(North-West of Toronto, Ontario, Canada) (CNC3)
*** Note the START TIME !! There's going to be a LOT of interesting
stuff to cover, so...... We will start at 1:15 , and
try to finish about 4:00 -- to make things easier for those
who fly in, or drive in from long distances ...
*************************************************************************
Bring those 'tech support questions' and some things for Show 'n Tell !
---------------------------------------------
We'll be in the hangar again - hope it warms up ! Dress warmly !!
Sorry this is late - looks like there are quite a few of our loyal standbys
who can't make it for this one because of the date change ... sigh !
We'll do our best to have a good one anyway ! :-)
**********************************************************************
You don't want to miss all the fun, so PLEASE BE HERE for 1:00 !
**********************************************************************
We're going to return to the 'kit type' forum format for
this meeting, with Q & A. These forums are short 'mini-seminars' on
the different kits. Ken has kindly become leader of the Rebel forum,
and he always brings new and interesting information & gadgets. He
<may> bring his "Rebel Rubber Ducky" to the meeting again. We're
looking forward to his tips & tales of float building, and whatever
else he'll bring ! * Doesn't look like he can make this one !! * :-(
We're still hoping to see our first fly-in Moose for this meeting !
Sure hoping for good weather ... and a chance to check out a
flying Moose !
We're looking for experienced builders to volunteer
to lead the sessions for the Moose, Elite, etc., ideally on a regular
basis for all future meetings.
Maybe an Elite expert will make it to this meeting, OR -
we might even have a fly-in NEW Elite from Stoney Creek !! :-)
We also hope to see some of the new Rebels in Ontario ...
There's room for a Maverick section, too, if we have interest....
Who will be recognized as the builder who has
"Made the Most Progress Since the Last Meeting" ??
It's always a tough call, and now the building season is slowing -
- so be here for the introductions & progress updates !!
YOU could take home the Copper Cleco Trophy !
-- Who is next for this one ???
The trophies will be back,
...... so we can award one to YOU this time -
- IF you've been busy rivetting ! ;-)
Lots of news ! Come learn the latest on the NEXT Rebel Ramble -
we had to cancel this year -- trying again for 2011 !
Come learn the latest from the factory - things are moving again,
with production runs now on for Floats and Mooses !!
We REALLY hope the weather will be good, so we can see a
bunch of "Fly-In" Rebels/Elites/Meeses/whatevers !! The weather
channel is calling for sun, so we hope to get a good turnout.
Don't take chances if it's raining -- better to DRIVE & arrive alive !!
If you do drive, you can join us for pizza & beer afterward !! ;-)
We'll also have some new guests & Rebel builders, and another
draw for Rebel crests...
As always, we'll have some useful software CDs to hand out
at the end, for those still suffering with/from Win-Doze ! :-)
Should be an interesting meeting !
Phone us for updates or directions - (905) 457-5238.
Hope to see you all there ! There is a lot of experience to share ...
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Free coke, spring water, coffee & donuts, as usual - everyone welcome !
(Even if you don't have a Rebel <yet> !) ;-)
We'll have tea, muffins, bagels, cream cheese, & jam, too !!
.....bobp & Anna
--------------------------------------------------------------
p.s. We usually go out for pizza & beer after the meeting - all welcome !
Next Meeting - Sunday, November 14th, 2010 !
---------------------------------------
------------
--------------------------------------
** Check out the Upcoming Events section at: www.PattersonAeroSales.com **
You can download the agenda there ....
----------------------------------------------------------
--
......bobp
bobp@prosumers.ca
bobp@pattersys.com
http://www.Pattersys.com
http://www.amway.ca/BobPatterson
Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender
and do not necessarily reflect the views of any other entities or persons.
Any action taken as a result of the contents of this email is totally the
responsibility of the reader.
----------
-----------------------------------------------------------------
List archives located at: https://mail.dcsol.com/login
username "rebel" password "builder"
Unsubscribe: rebel-builders-d-unsubscribe@dcsol.com
List administrator: mike.davis@dcsol.com
-----------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------
List archives located at: https://mail.dcsol.com/login
username "rebel" password "builder"
Unsubscribe: rebel-builders-unsubscribe@dcsol.com
List administrator: mike.davis@dcsol.com
-----------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------
List archives located at: https://mail.dcsol.com/login
username "rebel" password "builder"
Unsubscribe: rebel-builders-unsubscribe@dcsol.com
List administrator: mike.davis@dcsol.com
-----------------------------------------------------------------
