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1. 07:02 AM - tailwheel problem...solved (Frazier, Vincent A)
2. 07:17 AM - Re: Rocket-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 08/21/07 (mark936@webtv.net)
3. 03:07 PM - Re: Re: Rocket-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 08/21/07 (James Frank)
4. 04:59 PM - Re: tailwheel problem...solved (Jim Stone)
5. 08:52 PM - Re: tailwheel problem...solved (Fred Weaver)
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| Subject: | tailwheel problem...solved |
*******************SNIP Subject: RV-List: Tail wheel question
I just purchased the 6" double fork tail wheel from Aviation Products,
Inc.
to give me increased clearance over Van's tail wheel. It appears to
have a vertical pilot hole which I must use to drill a new vertical hole
through the
tailspring onto which it mounts.
1. Are there any tricks/suggestions for drilling this hole?
2. Can this be easily and accurately done with the tailspring still
installed on the airplane?
3. Is the one vertical hole adequate or should I try to match up the
two horizontal holes which Vans has in their tailspring and drill them
too?
I understand many of you have installed this upgrade tail wheel and I
would appreciate hearing of your experience.
Further, the new tail wheel weighs 5 pounds (bathroom scale). I
haven't removed my Van's tail wheel yet, but suspect the new one is
heavier and will change my CG. Any thoughts?
Pete SNIP************************
Peter,
Before you drill any new holes for a new tailwheel, please take a look
at mine. It will retrofit into a Van's socket in 5 minutes with no
drilling whatsoever. A direct replacement. It weighs virtually the
same as the Van's unit, within 1/2 ounce by my scale.
My tailwheels have better clearance than the Van's, better handling, and
a smaller frontal area than other units. You can even install a
wheelpant on mine (see the website) and it will still full swivel as
designed.
My product was originally designed to meet the needs of the F1 and HRII
Rockets. It works equally well on the RV brethren. Over 90 of mine are
out there now and I have them IN STOCK for quick delivery.
Thanks,
Vince Frazier
Screaming Eagle Graphics and Accessories, LLC
3965 Caborn Road
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
812-464-1839
http://vincesrocket.com/products.htm
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| Subject: | Re: Rocket-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 08/21/07 |
Oregon Aero interiors or cushions?
Anybody use them for their foam or foam and covering?
a guy has an rv8a at Chino that really looks like what i'm after. but i
don't think ordering a 4 or 8 set stock would work?
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| Subject: | Re: Rocket-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 08/21/07 |
I used Oregon Aero for my seats and arm rests. Very nice, comfortable but
expensive. Would I use them again.....absolutely.
Jim Frank
N540WD
65hours
on 8/22/07 10:17 AM, mark936@webtv.net at mark936@webtv.net wrote:
>
> Oregon Aero interiors or cushions?
>
> Anybody use them for their foam or foam and covering?
>
> a guy has an rv8a at Chino that really looks like what i'm after. but i
> don't think ordering a 4 or 8 set stock would work?
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: tailwheel problem...solved |
Hey Vince,
I bought their stainless steel spring to go with the new tailwheel and had
them match drill the new one. I had the luxury of a non flying Rocket so I
was able to send them my spring and wheel. In my opinion, it is a great
looking product and they were easy to deal with. They have not considered
the steering link so I had to bend my own arm. The spring was slightly
larger in diameter and required some Emery cloth and some muscle to reduce
it slightly. The hole did line up, and I was in business in no time.
Hope this helps,
Jim Stone
Harmon Rocket II
1-2 weeks to go
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frazier, Vincent A" <VFrazier@usi.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 9:59 AM
Subject: Rocket-List: tailwheel problem...solved
>
>
> *******************SNIP Subject: RV-List: Tail wheel question
>
> I just purchased the 6" double fork tail wheel from Aviation Products,
> Inc.
> to give me increased clearance over Van's tail wheel. It appears to
> have a vertical pilot hole which I must use to drill a new vertical hole
> through the
>
> tailspring onto which it mounts.
>
> 1. Are there any tricks/suggestions for drilling this hole?
>
> 2. Can this be easily and accurately done with the tailspring still
> installed on the airplane?
>
> 3. Is the one vertical hole adequate or should I try to match up the
> two horizontal holes which Vans has in their tailspring and drill them
> too?
>
> I understand many of you have installed this upgrade tail wheel and I
> would appreciate hearing of your experience.
>
> Further, the new tail wheel weighs 5 pounds (bathroom scale). I
> haven't removed my Van's tail wheel yet, but suspect the new one is
> heavier and will change my CG. Any thoughts?
>
> Pete SNIP************************
>
> Peter,
>
> Before you drill any new holes for a new tailwheel, please take a look
> at mine. It will retrofit into a Van's socket in 5 minutes with no
> drilling whatsoever. A direct replacement. It weighs virtually the
> same as the Van's unit, within 1/2 ounce by my scale.
>
> My tailwheels have better clearance than the Van's, better handling, and
> a smaller frontal area than other units. You can even install a
> wheelpant on mine (see the website) and it will still full swivel as
> designed.
>
> My product was originally designed to meet the needs of the F1 and HRII
> Rockets. It works equally well on the RV brethren. Over 90 of mine are
> out there now and I have them IN STOCK for quick delivery.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Vince Frazier
> Screaming Eagle Graphics and Accessories, LLC
> 3965 Caborn Road
> Mount Vernon, IN 47620
> 812-464-1839
> http://vincesrocket.com/products.htm
>
>
> --
> 9:05 AM
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: tailwheel problem...solved |
Yo Jim...... You shoulda bought the one from Vince. You'll figure it out
with a little time....
Weav
Jim Stone wrote:
>
> Hey Vince,
> I bought their stainless steel spring to go with the new tailwheel and
> had them match drill the new one. I had the luxury of a non flying
> Rocket so I was able to send them my spring and wheel. In my opinion,
> it is a great looking product and they were easy to deal with. They
> have not considered the steering link so I had to bend my own arm.
> The spring was slightly larger in diameter and required some Emery
> cloth and some muscle to reduce it slightly. The hole did line up,
> and I was in business in no time.
> Hope this helps,
> Jim Stone
> Harmon Rocket II
> 1-2 weeks to go
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frazier, Vincent A"
> <VFrazier@usi.edu>
> To: <rocket-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 9:59 AM
> Subject: Rocket-List: tailwheel problem...solved
>
>
>> <VFrazier@usi.edu>
>>
>>
>>
>> *******************SNIP Subject: RV-List: Tail wheel question
>>
>> I just purchased the 6" double fork tail wheel from Aviation Products,
>> Inc.
>> to give me increased clearance over Van's tail wheel. It appears to
>> have a vertical pilot hole which I must use to drill a new vertical hole
>> through the
>>
>> tailspring onto which it mounts.
>>
>> 1. Are there any tricks/suggestions for drilling this hole?
>>
>> 2. Can this be easily and accurately done with the tailspring still
>> installed on the airplane?
>>
>> 3. Is the one vertical hole adequate or should I try to match up the
>> two horizontal holes which Vans has in their tailspring and drill them
>> too?
>>
>> I understand many of you have installed this upgrade tail wheel and I
>> would appreciate hearing of your experience.
>>
>> Further, the new tail wheel weighs 5 pounds (bathroom scale). I
>> haven't removed my Van's tail wheel yet, but suspect the new one is
>> heavier and will change my CG. Any thoughts?
>>
>> Pete SNIP************************
>>
>> Peter,
>>
>> Before you drill any new holes for a new tailwheel, please take a look
>> at mine. It will retrofit into a Van's socket in 5 minutes with no
>> drilling whatsoever. A direct replacement. It weighs virtually the
>> same as the Van's unit, within 1/2 ounce by my scale.
>>
>> My tailwheels have better clearance than the Van's, better handling, and
>> a smaller frontal area than other units. You can even install a
>> wheelpant on mine (see the website) and it will still full swivel as
>> designed.
>>
>> My product was originally designed to meet the needs of the F1 and HRII
>> Rockets. It works equally well on the RV brethren. Over 90 of mine are
>> out there now and I have them IN STOCK for quick delivery.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Vince Frazier
>> Screaming Eagle Graphics and Accessories, LLC
>> 3965 Caborn Road
>> Mount Vernon, IN 47620
>> 812-464-1839
>> http://vincesrocket.com/products.htm
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> 9:05 AM
>>
>>
>
>
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