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Bevan 11-24-2014 03:05 AM

Thanks Rob!, That may be the ticket. I've seen those on Cessna 180's

Bevan

Taildrgr 11-24-2014 07:25 AM

Based on this thread, I am rethinking my first engine run on my 7A. I was going to tie the tail ring to my truck hitch, but it appears that the ring is not strong enough.

I have heard that brakes alone are not enough to hold the plane during the engine run.

I was thinking my next option is to get 2 tow straps around the main gear legs near the tires and run them back to the truck hitch.

What did you A model guys do to secure the plane during the first engine run?

RONSIM 11-24-2014 12:02 PM

Brakes will not hold
 
if they are new pads and have not been "burned in" --- I just replaced mine the other day and it took the "burn-in" procedure before they would hold, even at just above idle.

When I did my prop balancing a short time ago, I tied the tail down, with the ring, and also held the brakes----did the same with the -10 and -8A --- no problems.


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