redhawk
Well Known Member
Hello out there,
In the operation of my new -8 I recently purchased (I'm a former -4 owner),
It is noticeably "squirrly" on taxi out and especially on landing after the tail comes down (almost ground looped it the other day - thought my rocket steering link broke or went over center!!). I have checked my toe in and out and have determined its slightly toed in.
I am wondering if my steering link really did lock over center as I felt I had no control for a few seconds when it made a hard right !
Has anyone ever thought of using dual rocket steering links - one for each side?
I would think this might solve the erratic steering problem?
My rocket link rod ends are as far out as they could be to fit the steering arm on my new Aviation Products tailwheel.
Maybe I should go back to the chain set up !?
Thanks for your comments....
In the operation of my new -8 I recently purchased (I'm a former -4 owner),
It is noticeably "squirrly" on taxi out and especially on landing after the tail comes down (almost ground looped it the other day - thought my rocket steering link broke or went over center!!). I have checked my toe in and out and have determined its slightly toed in.
I am wondering if my steering link really did lock over center as I felt I had no control for a few seconds when it made a hard right !
Has anyone ever thought of using dual rocket steering links - one for each side?
I would think this might solve the erratic steering problem?
My rocket link rod ends are as far out as they could be to fit the steering arm on my new Aviation Products tailwheel.
Maybe I should go back to the chain set up !?
Thanks for your comments....