---------------------------------------------------------- Tailwind-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 01/09/05: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:31 PM - (Lovelace) 2. 03:52 PM - Re: (Lovelace) 3. 07:58 PM - Titanium Landing Gear (Rcaprd@aol.com) 4. 08:39 PM - Re: Titanium Landing Gear (Rich Ellis) 5. 10:20 PM - TW Update (CJ Kirby Memphis Tailwind) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:31:23 PM PST US From: "Lovelace" Subject: Tailwind-List: 1.16 MISSING_SUBJECT Missing Subject: header --> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Lovelace" Ok all you builders it is time to update the group on your progress. This is a picture of Ron's on the gear. I am waiting on his wings or an engine. Mine is on the table, I am working on the tail feathers. Malcolm ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:52:35 PM PST US From: "Lovelace" Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Forgot to attach pictures. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lovelace" Subject: Tailwind-List: > --> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Lovelace" > > Ok all you builders it is time to update the group on your progress. This is > a picture of Ron's on the gear. I am waiting on his wings or an engine. Mine > is on the table, I am working on the tail feathers. > > Malcolm > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:58:20 PM PST US From: Rcaprd@aol.com Subject: Tailwind-List: Titanium Landing Gear --> Tailwind-List message posted by: Rcaprd@aol.com Tailwinders, I've got the right wing ready to install the ribs, hidden aileron / flap hinges almost done, and I have the fuselage jig set up out in my shop. I've been researching the possibility of using Titanium landing gear, in leu of the 6150 steel called out in the plans (or the 4340 steel used by Harmon Lange). It is stronger, and lighter than steel. I found several sources on the net, that supplies the raw material. I'm looking for a shop that can do the machine work. Question: Has anyone used Titanium Landing Gear ? What dimensions should it be machined to ? How difficult is it to machine ? Other pros & cons ? Chuck Gantzer Wichita KS ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:39:09 PM PST US s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; b=tEf3hFXoAI4OTsQaoSCXdgFNFGIjb6xdZeLa9vgPCxpWXh1Pgb5CzhpmmwGHXMbZUWWMRNpXJb8KlADBzpFOISIlXE1hijsyYAFRtGAu3sICu2zw5BOU73mL7nX+17NoEbn+05Wl/DDRJ2CC2W76J+vL2+EpeZpc+f7TmhaJ8aE= ; From: Rich Ellis Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Titanium Landing Gear --> Tailwind-List message posted by: Rich Ellis Chuck, The biggest advantage will likely be the weight savings. The biggest con will likely be the damage it will do to your bank account! No experience but would be most interested in the weight differences. Rich --- Rcaprd@aol.com wrote: > --> Tailwind-List message posted by: Rcaprd@aol.com > > Tailwinders, > I've got the right wing ready to install the ribs, > hidden aileron / flap > hinges almost done, and I have the fuselage jig set > up out in my shop. I've been > researching the possibility of using Titanium > landing gear, in leu of the 6150 > steel called out in the plans (or the 4340 steel > used by Harmon Lange). It > is stronger, and lighter than steel. I found > several sources on the net, that > supplies the raw material. I'm looking for a shop > that can do the machine > work. > Question: > Has anyone used Titanium Landing Gear ? What > dimensions should it be > machined to ? How difficult is it to machine ? > Other pros & cons ? > > Chuck Gantzer > Wichita KS > > > > > > Contributions > any other > Forums. > > http://www.matronics.com/subscription > http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Tailwind-List.htm > http://www.matronics.com/archives > http://www.matronics.com/photoshare > http://www.matronics.com/emaillists > > > > > > ===== Richard L. Ellis, M.D. Gundersen Lutheran Health System Co-Director Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care 1900 South Avenue La Crosse, WI 54601 800.362.9567, ext. 52102 rjrellis@yahoo.com __________________________________ http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:20:15 PM PST US From: "CJ Kirby Memphis Tailwind" Subject: Tailwind-List: TW Update Wings will be skinned, and covered this week. O-320 will be on the mount. The lexan will be next. Some finish work on the doors, and belly pan. Still looking like it will be in the air late March. CJ Kirby memphistailwind@bellsouth.net N540CJ