Check out prop clearance in level position. I think it should be about 9". Work from there, Virg
On Thu, 4 May 2006 6:22:29 -0700 <skp...@charter.net> writes: > Hello all. > > Searching the archives did not result in an answer so here it is. > > I built my fiberglass gear legs which included the caster and camber > thus no metal brackets for the axles. This allowed me to mount my > axle lower and streamline the leg with the wheel. I made mine > longer so I could shorten to a desired length. The time has come to > start installing foam in my stub wings so I need to know. > What would be the best clearance from the bottom of the spar to the > ground for a tail dragger? also What is the measurement from the > bottom of the tail post to the ground? I want to get the airplane > up a little but not too much. > > Currently I have 24" from bottom of spar to ground and about 9" from > tail post to ground. I need to cut down but how much. Only get one > chance. I don't want to build a third set of legs. I will most > likely use a 54 x 54 prop. > > Please I don't need to know how long a gear leg is. Just the > clearance needed. > > > Steven Phillabaum > KR2S; 5048; corvair; > Auburn, Alabama > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at > http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > > Virgil N. Salisbury - AMSOIL www.lubedealer.com/salisbury Miami ,Fl
