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Monowheel Prop. clearance

 
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ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz
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PostPosted: Thu May 25, 2006 3:56 pm    Post subject: Monowheel Prop. clearance Reply with quote

Hi monowheel classic builders,
Just interested in the prop. clearance (distance =3D ground to tip of =
prop pointing downwards ) to see how they compare. I have 25cm or 10 =
inch clearance with the Airmaster 64 inch propellers. Although my wheel =
is different then the original, bigger radius and narrower (recommended) =
and therefore doesn't have the 2-3cm clearance from the fuselage, just =
making sure the prop. clearance is comparable. Otherwise my U/C dampers =
may be out of puff.
Taxying in the other day, quietly with fellow Aussie builder, when we =
suddenly went down a rabbit hole, as first thought. Prop. hit the wet =
grass and engine stopped with a spray of cut grass over the fuselage. =
Props are OK and at idle power the Rotax 912s slipper clutch did its =
job.
I always thought it was better to use grass runways and taxy ways for =
better wear and tear on the wheels and undercarriage but now maybe =
not!!!
Turned out to be a Hare hole, dug for shelter, according to the =
maintenance man at the airport when we went to fill it in.
Anyway would appreciate a feed back next time you are flying.
Cheers,
Tim
=20
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8005
New Zealand.
Ph +64 3 3515166
Mobile 021 0640221
ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz


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PostPosted: Fri May 26, 2006 4:16 am    Post subject: Monowheel Prop. clearance Reply with quote

Hello Tim

10 7/8 inches. That is a Classic with a 62 inch NSI.

Pete


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