Focus Landing Gear

[Bill Glaze]

No idea; I haven't weighed it.  But, it's light.  Lighter than the stock gear?
I don't know, the stock gear is still in place on the airplane.  Piedmont
probably would know.  Lee Davis monitors this list; he'll probably see it.

Bill Glaze

Bill Glaze

Anthony Romano wrote:

> Any idea what the Al gear weighs?
>
> TIA
>
> Anthony
>
> >From: Bill Glaze <billglaze at triad.rr.com>
> >Reply-To: discussion at nsrca.org
> >To: discussion at nsrca.org
> >Subject: Re: Focus Landing Gear
> >Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 20:36:53 -0600
> >
> >Piedmont has a 7075 aluminum gear that is said to be very good.  I've got a
> >set
> >but haven't used them.  I was concerned about the furnished gear, and was
> >very
> >careful in drilling them.  So far, so good.  Had a couple of bad landings,
> >too.  Er, Uh, I mean I got caught by gusty winds--yeah, that's it, very
> >gusty
> >winds.  Probably over 40 mph.  Probably.
> >Piedmont also has, I've been told, composite gear.  Haven't seen them yet.
> >After Dick Hanson's EMC, I'm really pretty sold on aluminum gear.
> >But I'm not going to change until necessary.
> >Boy, that Focus sure flies good!
> >
> >Bill Glaze
> >
> >Bill Glaze
> >Anthony Romano wrote:
> >
> > > Anyone find good light replacement for the Focus landing gear? While
> > > drilling for different axles mine split. A little CA and put all the
> >pieces
> > > together and I was still able to fly today but not a long term solution.
> > > Any suggestions to keep the wheel pants intact would also be greatly
> > > appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Anthony
> > >
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