Bush Gear Update

[wypaul 448]

I have about 240 hrs. on the HighWing bush gear now.  After re-enforcing the fuselage everything is working well.  I have bounced it in several times without any problems and no sign of being able to bottom out the springs.   Very happy with the setup.

[akflyer 1427]

good report.  What springs are you using on it?  I am hoping to beat up my gear a bit when I get home, but 40 and raining with 35 MPH winds are in the foreseeable forecast.. hope it clears up next week and I can test out the gear and the wind generator more!

 

[wypaul 448]

They are the yellow springs supplied by HighWing LLC with this gear.  I am waiting to hear your report with the springs that you are trying.

[akflyer 1427]

well since it is 40+ and raining at the house and I no longer have snow in the front yard, I am thinking I will be going back to wheels in the next week or so and I should have some flying reports for you on the new springs.

 

[TJay 1041]

Leni where did you find your springs, Are they primary clutch springs or something.

[akflyer 1427]

Leni where did you find your springs, Are they primary clutch springs or something.

 

It the 320# spring off a skidoo rear skid center shock.  Part number is 503190854.

 

The bushings I made were from poly bushings body mounts for a 68 dodge dart.