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by 173rd.abn.bde2426
Sat Jun 27, 2020 12:53 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: suggestions for landing gear / tailwheel assc.
Replies: 4
Views: 4004

Re: suggestions for landing gear / tailwheel assc.

I'm using the conventional tubular gear with shock struts. I'm looking to find the best place to buy 5 or 6 inch axel/wheel/brake assembly and a light weight steerable tail wheel. Thanks.
Bill Keener
by 173rd.abn.bde2426
Mon Jun 22, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: suggestions for landing gear / tailwheel assc.
Replies: 4
Views: 4004

suggestions for landing gear / tailwheel assc.

I would appreciate any suggestions for buying landing gear / steerable tailwheels
by 173rd.abn.bde2426
Thu Feb 06, 2020 12:16 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: shock struts
Replies: 6
Views: 4820

Re: shock struts

Thanks foe some really great info. My one question is that my struts as drawn, show them attaching to the bottom V of the gear and to the front mounting plate in one straight shot. Forgive my ignorance but would your springs work on that arrangement? My welding skills are non existent so I would sle...
by 173rd.abn.bde2426
Tue Feb 04, 2020 3:52 pm
Forum: Pietenpol Builders Forum
Topic: shock struts
Replies: 6
Views: 4820

shock struts

I'd like to replace the bungee arrangement on the shock struts on my Pietenpol with springs. Any ideas ?