comes up before 13 strokes one of my wheels did not go all the way down.
If the pressure comes up before 12 strokes one of my wheels did not
fully retract.
I did put in watts check valves and a true 3/8" outlet and tube from the
reservoir so I never cavitate (suck vacuum) no matter how fast I pump.
I do have red paint on the nosegear fork so my passenger either sees red
or a wheel. I do lean over and check that side when no passenger but as
long as I count the strokes and check my side then they are all in the
same position and there is little else that can be done anyway.
I also have some audio reminders but don't think that is the question.
Ken
On 5/9/2011 2:55 PM, John R. Davidson wrote:
I am wondering how the amphib fliers among you check the gear
position before landing.
I can only see the L front wheel position, if I have a passenger, I
ask them to check the right. There are little miriors on the sides of
the floats, but they are pretty useless.
Does any one have anything better?
I know Walter can see through a vent (by the passenger's R foot) he
can see though if he contorts himself just right.
I think it was Carm Titus's plane that had clear lexan over the
access port to the gear wells and Hi-visibility paint on the wheel
forks so it was possible to check at least your side in flight.
Is anyone using switches and lights? RE-directed back-up video?
Mechanical indicators?
Just Curious.
John
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