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Miles,
One last question......how much do you think it will cost??? ( I only want an
approximate, just to get an appreciation)
REg
Tony Renshaw
>temporary slowdown at the moment - pressure of work, finances (or lack
>thereof) small boy, etc....
>
>However, situation is:
>
>design, stress analysis complete - awaiting report to send to the PFA.
>
>Final scheme is Airex bulkheads with small amount of ply, 4130 leg sockets
>for std tri-gear legs, 4130 compression tube linking tops of sockets, CF uni
>tension strap set in fuselage skin linking bottom of sockets. layups are
>mainly glass, some CF uni and relatively straightforward, even for a
>retrofit.
>
>leg sockets are made, preliminary layups complete, but a welding jig for
>sockets is only 50% done at the moment - hopefully complete soon, so I can
>finish it.
>
>The intension is to offer it as a plans + leg sockets and compression tube
>kit - all else is pretty much off the shelf, (although some of the harder to
>get stuff like Airex may also be part of the kit) leaving the builder to
>make thier own choices. When it's progressed enough to at least send out
>installation instructions (inc colour pix) I'll post a message on the forum
>... if you're holding your breath, it won't be until early next year.
>
>Miles
>
Reg
Tony Renshaw
Builder No.236
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