Hello, I am having problems getting the nose wheel to free fall into position on my lancair 320. It always passes on the ground, but in the air it does not ge...
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Dennis and Stephanie
denflier
Apr 3, 2006 5:02 am
Thanks for letting us on the list. My wife and I (both pilots) are considering a Lancair. Not sure yet which one, most likely 235/320 genre, maybe 360 if I...
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Carl Moro
alllspam
Apr 3, 2006 7:44 pm
I think the nose gear should lock at 110kts and below what airspeed have you been trying to deploy it at? Scott Joseph Malsack <n320ja1@...> wrote: ...
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ajpcps
Apr 3, 2006 9:33 pm
I take it from your post that the gear retracts AFT (i.e. the wheel swings towards the tail.)? If so there are two options. Add or increase the spring forces...
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Craig
skyboltnet
Apr 3, 2006 11:19 pm
The problem you are having is because the gas strut for the nose gear may be old and not have the power to overcome the wind resistance. Try replacing that...
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Christopher Skelt
christopher_...
Apr 4, 2006 12:54 am
Joe, A 320 or 360 based at one of my local airfields had the nose gear collapse after landing with the expected damage to the prop engine etc. The A&P doing...
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Steve Brown
fly4fun78664
Apr 4, 2006 3:07 am
I recently competed a Lancair Legacy, 380 hp, all glass panel, dual electronic ign.and base coat clear coat paint. It is flying and has about 80 hrs. The owner...
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Joseph Malsack
n320ja1
Apr 7, 2006 12:01 pm
Craig, already did that, it is brand new. the old one failed the ground test. Joe. Craig <craig@...> wrote: The problem you are having is because the...
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Joseph Malsack
n320ja1
Apr 7, 2006 12:04 pm
Carl Moro, I have flown all the way down to 70 knots and it still will not lock. I have replaced the gas strut and lubed all linkages. still does not lock at...
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Joseph Malsack
n320ja1
Apr 7, 2006 12:07 pm
No, the landing gear goes from the tail forward. I have replaced the gas strut that is to assist pushing it down. I have tried different and slower airspeeds...
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Joseph Malsack
n320ja1
Apr 7, 2006 12:11 pm
Dennis, The 320 I have built flies great. I am in the end stages of test flying. I have the large tail and is very responsive at slow speeds. Other the a few...
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Carl Moro
alllspam
Apr 7, 2006 2:05 pm
Down stops are very touchy on the 320 gear. as well us the upstops. You said it free falls fine on the ground just not in the air? Scott IA Joseph Malsack...
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Dennis and Stephanie ...
denflier
Apr 7, 2006 11:13 pm
Thanks for the note Joe. Right now I think I am mostly considering a 320,
with a good 235 as a close second. Have fun flying the 320! Dennis ... From: Joseph...
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Joseph Malsack
n320ja1
Apr 8, 2006 1:25 am
Yes it falls fine and set the micro switch on the ground, but in the air it will not lock into position even at 70 kts. I have replaced the gas strut, due to...
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Alan K. Adamson
ne1h
Apr 10, 2006 9:14 pm
Ok, you guys with ES's with NA IO-550's (not the turbo guys). At 75% power, what are your cruise numbers? It seems there are some that think the RV-10 is...
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Chris Zavatson
chris_zavatson
Apr 10, 2006 9:59 pm
Joe, Two things to look for. 1. Is there any binding in the linkages at any point in their travel? With the gas strut and hydraulic cylinder disconnected...
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richard titsworth
rtitsworth
Apr 10, 2006 10:12 pm
Alan, No personal data, but my viewpoint/philosophy... Despite price/value questions, RV is clearly #2 (except for stall/land/take-off - where my C172 beets...
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skyboltnet
Apr 10, 2006 10:26 pm
Hi Guys, I am in the late stages of finishing my Lancair 320. I was wondering if any of you out there have done anything different with the trim system. I...
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Carl Moro
alllspam
Apr 11, 2006 3:39 am
Craig We have a trim wheel system with separate indicator wheel. Its awesome S/N 183 Built by Robert Chesley. SHort mount, Small tail, IO320 170HP ...
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Craig Schulze
skyboltnet
Apr 11, 2006 5:00 am
Hi Carl, No doubt Lancairs rock. Yesterday we had a 3 ship formation racing up and down the coast line of California at less than 50 ft. Flat out we were ...
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C Adams
coryadams
Apr 11, 2006 11:51 am
The performance is so close that I think the other factors might be more important. For example what about other costs later for maintaining a metal plane vs...
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C Adams
coryadams
Apr 11, 2006 11:52 am
Hello all I have a 360 with problems and am stuck in Wilmington NC (not a bad place to be stuck). I think I have bad rings on one piston and am experiencing...
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mikeeasley@...
mikeeasley80920
Apr 11, 2006 11:53 am
Alan, You would probably get different numbers from all the ES guys, but generally the 225mph number is correct. We typically set our max gross weight a ...
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Alan K. Adamson
ne1h
Apr 11, 2006 12:46 pm
Before this thread goes sideways :).... Not to worry, I'm not thinking of building an ES... Heck I have my hands full building what I call an Legacy FG-6 - A...
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mikeeasley@...
mikeeasley80920
Apr 11, 2006 12:57 pm
Alan, This is about as sideways as it gets, but.... People don't buy cars by numbers either. A Subaru WRX will outrun a Porsche, but a Porsche is a Porsche;...
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alfred_newman69
Apr 11, 2006 2:21 pm
I have looked at "upgrading" from my Lancair 235 to the RV-10. There are some advantages to a metal airplane, such as less worry about storing outside, and...
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terrence o'neill
trroneill
Apr 11, 2006 2:25 pm
Craig, I did. Designed and usd one on my Model W and on my Magnum's stabilators... modified from a Piper SIX. I'm now modifying the pitch-trim on my L235 w/...
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Craig Schulze
skyboltnet
Apr 11, 2006 9:49 pm
Hi Terrance, Do you have any photos of the progress on the Lancair setup? Please email me directly if you cannot post images. Are you concerned about the...
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flysbej
Apr 13, 2006 10:07 pm
What is the best way to clean off the dirt, grime and dust that has collected from storing my parts? My main wing skins were filthy when i bought them and are...
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Jarrett Johnson
JJJOHNSON@...
Apr 13, 2006 10:19 pm
I would say yes, just make sure your using a de-greaser when it comes time to assemble them. Jarrett Johnson ... From: "flysbej" <flysbej@...> To:...
