Tail wheel advice
11-08-2002, 06:09 PM
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Tail wheel advice
I've read some of the posts on tail wheel problems and it seems like it's all in the springs??
My Cap 20L has a problem with over rotating while taxiing. I've tightened up the springs, but still not much better.
Is there a "better than others" tail wheel assembly or should I just try even tighter springs.
Or, is it just something you get used to compensating for.
Thanks!
Mike
My Cap 20L has a problem with over rotating while taxiing. I've tightened up the springs, but still not much better.
Is there a "better than others" tail wheel assembly or should I just try even tighter springs.
Or, is it just something you get used to compensating for.
Thanks!
Mike
11-08-2002, 11:51 PM
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Tail wheel advice
The castor on my wheel for my Midwest Extra was very loose(OHIO RC SuperStar-leafsping style), and the plane would weathervane in even a slight breeze, and was a general fight with constant over-steering. I tightened the springs a few times, the last tightening did the trick. It still offers some shock, but overall it's alot better. Each time I just trimmed a few coils off the springs and rebent the hooks. I have no taxiing issues now, and it tracks very nicely.
It only stays on the ground for a brief time, but it's still important, and can be irritating. Anyways, that's how I fixed mine. Good luck.
It only stays on the ground for a brief time, but it's still important, and can be irritating. Anyways, that's how I fixed mine. Good luck.
