Assembled undercarriage of XS Monowheel yesterday outside of aeroplane. When
gear is down, the LG08s are perhaps 1/32" over center when they contact only 1
spot on the very top of the stop on the UCMF.
Curious how much over center those flying have?
I can see bad things will happen if too much over center, but my gut feeling
is ~ 1/8"??
That would require either cutting through the cap on UCMF, or milling a pocket
on the LG08s.
Thx.
Ron Parigoris
A-265
XS Monowheel
Juggling battles between instrument module and undercarriage at the moment.
Hint for 2+1/4" instruments so you need not fight this battle:
If you install a UMA Light Wedge, it pushes instrument back in panel and
slight decreases diameter. This nets to an instrument that unless viewed
straight on loses most of markings unless you move head to uncomfortable
position.
Since a Rotax Tach was included in my FWF, I figured I would use a light wedge
for it, and figured to be consistent would use a light wedge for MP and Diff
Airbox/FP. I sent back MP and Diff for exchange for internal EL, and ordered a
internal lit Tach as well.
Anyone need a New Rotax Brand Tach?
BTW 3+1/8 light wedges on altimeter, Winter ASI and Ilec vario seem to allow
fine viewing. Other local guy said he needed to purchase a 3+1/8 DG with
markings more towards center to allow use of light wedge.
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