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My 40 BL-65 recieved new bungies during its refurbishement and since this is the only T-craft I've ever flown, I'm wondering if it is normal for the gear to be so stiff. I've really dropped it on a few times and I dont think it even moves. Before I really start looking into this, can you guys characterize the airplanes as "stiff" or "soft"?
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Michael Robinson
1940 BL-65
2005 Harmon Rocket
2001 RV-8
1984 L-39C Albatros
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I would say fairly stiff. At least until the bungees start to give some, and then you will be approaching replacement time fairly quickly. -
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Forrest always stated to rock the wings, (at the outer strut fitting), and if the tires come off the ground as you rock it, it is good. In other words, very stiff.
Someone once did some research on different bungee part numbers and put a camera to record the movement. The movement was very little.Cheers,
Marty
TF #596
1946 BC-12D N95258
Former owner of:
1946 BC-12D/N95275
1943 L-2B/N3113SComment
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Re: Stiff Gear- Normal?
Good to know. Thanks for that.Michael Robinson
1940 BL-65
2005 Harmon Rocket
2001 RV-8
1984 L-39C Albatros
180 HP Pacer Clone ProjectComment
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Which bungees did you use?Eric Richardson
1938 Taylor-Young
Model BL NC20426
"Life's great in my '38"
& Taylorcoupe N2806W
TF#634
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Re: Stiff Gear- Normal?
They were on the airplane when purchased. The only thing I DO know is that they are there and look new. After the first few flights I had to look to make sure there were bungies wrapped around the gear instead of lengths of chain.Michael Robinson
1940 BL-65
2005 Harmon Rocket
2001 RV-8
1984 L-39C Albatros
180 HP Pacer Clone ProjectComment
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