KR> Reduction Drive Unit

2008-10-12 Thread virginia
I like the idea of a reduction drive unit, to swing a larger, hence more efficient prop. My concern is the ground clearnce, which at the monet looks like some 6". What should be a minimum here? PETER WASTNEY ENGINEERING LTD 222 Wakapuaka Road RD1 Nelson Tel: 03 545 0848 Fax: 03 545 0848 Web: www.

KR> Reduction Drive Unit

2008-10-12 Thread Phillip Matheson
I like the idea of a reduction drive unit, to swing a larger. - Sorry, not sure of your Name, but Seeing I have not seen a reply, I will jump in here. Are up using Tri gear or tail dragger I have Diehl gear, and the new nose leg is long and my need shorting if I do not len

KR> Reduction Drive Unit

2008-10-12 Thread Wood, Sidney M.
n...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of virginia Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 1:49 AM To: KRnet Subject: KR> Reduction Drive Unit I like the idea of a reduction drive unit, to swing a larger, hence more efficient prop. My concern is the ground clearnce, which

KR> Reduction Drive Unit

2008-10-12 Thread rparker
I have a 172 XP that has 11 inches of clearance and I feel thats cutting it close. ---Original Message--- > From: Wood, Sidney M. > Subject: RE: KR> Reduction Drive Unit > Sent: 09 Jun 2004 12:28:38 > > Tony Bengelis in his engine installation

KR> Reduction Drive Unit/ Prop Clearance

2008-10-12 Thread Phillip Matheson
Sid, Is that tri or tail dragger. Phillip Matheson mathe...@dodo.com.au Australia VH PKR See our engines and kits at. http://www.vw-engines.com/ http://www.homebuilt-aviation.com/ See my KR at Mark Jones web http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/pmkr2.html

KR> Reduction Drive Unit/ Prop Clearance

2008-10-12 Thread Wood, Sidney M.
Phil, It does not matter whether tri or tail dragger. Tri-gear will be level and tail dragger will be level on take off and landing. A hard landing will put the prop down even more. Either way the prop will be mowing grass ( or dirt or pavement) and throwing sand at the fuselage and tail if y