---------------------------------------------------------- RV8-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 02/22/03: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:31 PM - Re: (no subject) (Dougpsr@aol.com) 2. 04:54 PM - (no subject) (Speedy11@aol.com) 3. 05:38 PM - Re: (no subject) (Terry Watson) 4. 08:09 PM - Re: (no subject) (Bryan & Marge Carr) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:31:40 PM PST US From: Dougpsr@aol.com Subject: Re: RV8-List: (no subject) --> RV8-List message posted by: Dougpsr@aol.com BRYAN, I HAVE DECIDED TO PASS ON THE ROCKETS. INSURANCE & OTHER THINGS INVOLVED. WOULD LIKE TO SEE PHOTOS OF YOUR 8. THANKS. DOUG ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:54:09 PM PST US From: Speedy11@aol.com Subject: RV8-List: (no subject) --> RV8-List message posted by: Speedy11@aol.com Gound loops in taildraggers are primarily caused by the pilot. A nose gear collapse on a nosedragger is more likely to be a design problem. Van's must know about the problem. I'd like to know if they have a plan to resolve it. Stan Sutterfield Tampa, FL RV-8A QB ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:38:34 PM PST US From: "Terry Watson" Subject: RE: RV8-List: (no subject) --> RV8-List message posted by: "Terry Watson" I'm not convinced that nose gear collapse is a design problem of Van's. My understanding is that the possibility of nose gear collapse under extreme circumstances is an inherent problem of all tricycle gear airplanes, which is why conventional gear is considered more suitable for bush planes. Van's did have some concerns with the 6A nose gear which they addressed in an October '98 service bulletin. Have a look. There must be a lot of messages in the archives about it. I'm sure what was learned with the 6A problems was incorporated into the 8A design and manufacturing. I expect they are exactly the same parts. Terry RV-8A finish -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Speedy11@aol.com Subject: RV8-List: (no subject) --> RV8-List message posted by: Speedy11@aol.com Gound loops in taildraggers are primarily caused by the pilot. A nose gear collapse on a nosedragger is more likely to be a design problem. Van's must know about the problem. I'd like to know if they have a plan to resolve it. Stan Sutterfield Tampa, FL RV-8A QB ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:09:14 PM PST US From: Bryan & Marge Carr Subject: Re: RV8-List: (no subject) --> RV8-List message posted by: Bryan & Marge Carr Hi Doug I am computer illiterate so don't know how to send pics. via e-mail. Send your snail mail address and I will mail some photos. Regards Bryan Dougpsr@aol.com wrote: >--> RV8-List message posted by: Dougpsr@aol.com > >BRYAN, I HAVE DECIDED TO PASS ON THE ROCKETS. INSURANCE & OTHER THINGS >INVOLVED. WOULD LIKE TO SEE PHOTOS OF YOUR 8. >THANKS. >DOUG > > > >