---------------------------------------------------------- Glasair-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 04/25/07: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:29 AM - Front Wheel Fairing Support (John Markey) 2. 09:25 AM - Re: Front Wheel Fairing Support (Craymondw@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:29:52 AM PST US From: John Markey Subject: Glasair-List: Front Wheel Fairing Support I just succeeded in the total destruction of my brand new front wheel fairing, presumably from vibration/side stress upon completing a landing at a controlled field with a stiff cross wind [14 kts gusting to 20 kts], coupled with too light a design on the internal bracing. If anyone is able to at minimum fuss, would you kindly send me pictures of the internal bracing/brackets used on your front wheel to support the light weight fiberglass shell? I will be redesigning something, so input is most welcome at this point. Also, it seems that the Glasair fairing is long and of an older aerodynamic design. Has anyone purchased a fairing from another source that uses a newer tear drop design? Recommendations? Finally, I will be practicing my "Unable to accept the assigned runway due to crosswind limits" so that I can shout it out to the tower guy in a quick, professional manner. ;-( Thanks in advance, John in a GIIS markeypilot@yahoo.com --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:25:32 AM PST US From: Craymondw@aol.com Subject: Re: Glasair-List: Front Wheel Fairing Support I think many people with fixed trikes have done that. To prevent that you have to keep the pressure high in the tire and the pivot bolt tight. I replaced mine with the factory fairing. My GL2S cruises around 205 mph. I think you would see a better increase by using Cirrus type fairings on the mains. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message glasair-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Glasair-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/glasair-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/glasair-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.