hevansrv7a
Well Known Member
I'm doing the Service Bulletin on my 7A's nose gear. I know this subject has been discussed at length, but I don't recall this question being addressed specifically..
Even with the new fork, it seems to me that with the same, small wheel, it would be easy to hit a hole or ridge such that the leg would begin to flex and the front of the fork would rotate downwards. If the top of the hole or ridge were below the line of the axle but still pretty high, it seems to me that one's chances of rolling up and out of it would be improved if the leg were to flex less, especially, perhaps, at the bend. So my question is whether it is reasonable to stiffen the leg by glassing on some wood such as spruce. Are there unforeseen bad consequences?
I've also been thinking about a skid as described in earlier posts, either metal or a lump of matrix, but this is a different issue, I think.
Opinions, expert and otherwise, gladly received. Thanks.
Even with the new fork, it seems to me that with the same, small wheel, it would be easy to hit a hole or ridge such that the leg would begin to flex and the front of the fork would rotate downwards. If the top of the hole or ridge were below the line of the axle but still pretty high, it seems to me that one's chances of rolling up and out of it would be improved if the leg were to flex less, especially, perhaps, at the bend. So my question is whether it is reasonable to stiffen the leg by glassing on some wood such as spruce. Are there unforeseen bad consequences?
I've also been thinking about a skid as described in earlier posts, either metal or a lump of matrix, but this is a different issue, I think.
Opinions, expert and otherwise, gladly received. Thanks.