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<DIV>I use your pipes primarily due to the weight and performance advantages. However, I know of a few instances where I've recommended them to others, only to have the guy tell me that it was so ugly (the pipe) when he got it that he decided to sell it and use something else. I guess it's a matter of personal preference but that's something to keep in mind.</DIV>
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<DIV>John Pavlick<BR><BR>--- On <B>Fri, 1/16/09, Gray E Fowler <I><gfowler@raytheon.com></I></B> wrote:<BR></DIV>
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<DIV id=yiv1057700900><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>If "swept" gear are preferred for the appearance, and impact form fit and function, that is, there is a performace trade off to look cool, then all who prioitize in such a manner will be unhappy with a gear set if we make it. My priorties going forward will be:</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>1. Performance =stiffness, weight, twist- balanced by</FONT> <BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>2. Cost= material used, labor and cycle time</FONT> <BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>3. Cosmetics= need to look good BUT it is #3</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>If Cost were no issue We could make a gorgeous set of ultimate performing gear, but cost is a large issue and if AeroSlave does not follow through it will be because of cost. We must be able to cover our non reccurring costs of engineering and especially molds which are very expensive. I am always a bit hesitant with
the pattern crowd and the need for the plane's components to be prettier than the pilot or even his wife! I understand paint finish and such but making a landing gear perfectly gorgeous when scutinized up close may add $25 per set. Some will say this is a requirement, some will not. This is what I am trying to figure out at the moment. Lance and I have a big handle on the technical aspects, but things like sweep, finish etc can kill this (from a business apsect) before we get off the ground. Swept gear will require more molds =$$$. Almost everyone cuts a single gear into a left and a right. </FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>I do find all this input interesting, but Lance and I will have to figure out how to proceed. This feedback about stiffness, bouncing, toe in etc is great. We have prototypes performing very well, but now we need to productionize the design. <BR></FONT><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2><BR><BR><BR>Gray
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<TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><BR></TR></TBODY></TABLE><BR><BR><BR><FONT face=Calibri color=#004080 size=2>Gray, the toe in twist issue on the ES gear was definitely an issue I ran into, at least with the taller electric version. Also, on crosswind landings if I didn’t straighten it out just right before touching down it would start doing a sideways hoping action with the forward leg acting like a spring. I think you may have seen this in Lubbock. This is the only set of gear I’ve ever experienced this with. More ridged gear don’t seem prone to this behavior.</FONT> <BR><FONT face=Calibri color=#004080 size=2> </FONT> <BR><FONT face=Calibri color=#004080 size=2>As to straight vs. swept, straight may be easier to fabricate as a first attempt to get something to market and would provide interchangeability. On the other hand, if you dork one half of your gear you still have to buy a whole new set and there’s not much you can do with the other half,
unless you have a habit of dorking gear. The swept look is most definitely nicer. I’d go with what you think will sell the best, based on sex appeal, and will be structurally sound. I wouldn’t worry about giving the multiple gear dorkers the ability to use either half on either side. Besides, multiple gear dorkers will help keep you in business. </FONT><FONT face=Wingdings color=#004080 size=2>J</FONT> <BR><FONT face=Calibri color=#004080 size=2> </FONT> <BR><FONT face=Calibri color=#004080 size=2>Keith </FONT><BR><FONT face=Calibri color=#004080 size=2> </FONT> <BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Gray E Fowler<B><BR>Sent:</B> Thursday, January 15, 2009 4:57 PM<B><BR>To:</B> General pattern discussion<B><BR>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] BOLLY out of business</FONT> <BR><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR>Anthony</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> <BR></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR>What did you think about the ES gear twist? That is the wheel going toe in- toe out hitting small bumps. ES had nothing but zero degree fibers. That is the one design issue I am conteplating at the moment. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><BR></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR>Also considering that all new planes are widebody that is what needs to be addressed..BUT having a 1 continuous gear will be more weight. I am thinking it is better to split the gear for a weight savings. If we make two pieces, and either piece can be a left or a right, then a broken gear is only on one side. Any advantage to that?</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><BR></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR><BR><BR><BR>Gray Fowler<BR>Senior Principal Chemical Engineer<BR>Radomes and Specialty Apertures<BR>Technical Staff
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</DIV><BR><FONT face=Verdana size=2><BR>From: jlachow@hotmail.com<BR>To: nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org<BR>Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:59:26 -0500<BR>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] BOLLY out of business<BR><BR>Anyone have any luck with the Graph Tech RC stuff? Only experience was with some smaller electrics that worked just fine. They have carbon pants and spinners, as well.</FONT>
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</DIV><BR><FONT face=Verdana size=2><BR>From: tony@radiosouthrc.com<BR>To: nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org<BR>Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:00:23 -0500<BR>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] BOLLY out of business<BR></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><BR></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000080 size=2><BR>Thanks, Jim. Those are $112.00 I think… about double that of the Bolly…. Not sure how that will go….. but if there are no other choices…</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000080 size=2><BR></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000080 size=2><BR></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000080 size=2><BR>Tony Stillman, President</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000080 size=2><BR>Radio South, Inc.</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000080
size=2><BR>139 Altama Connector, Box 322</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000080 size=2><BR>Brunswick, GA 31525</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000080 size=2><BR>1-800-962-7802</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000080 size=2><BR>www.radiosouthrc.com</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT>
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</DIV><BR><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B><BR>From:</B> nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Woodward, Jim (US SSA)<B><BR>Sent:</B> Thursday, January 15, 2009 2:52 PM<B><BR>To:</B> General pattern discussion<B><BR>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] BOLLY out of business</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> <BR> </FONT><FONT face=Calibri color=#004080 size=2><BR>Tony,</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Calibri color=#004080 size=2><BR></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Calibri color=#004080 size=2><BR>Luiz at Net Box Hobby carrys the CA carbon gear.</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Calibri color=#004080 size=2><BR></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#004080 size=2><BR>Thanks,</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial
color=#004080 size=2><BR>Jim</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B><BR>From:</B> nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Tony<B><BR>Sent:</B> Thursday, January 15, 2009 2:36 PM<B><BR>To:</B> 'General pattern discussion'<B><BR>Subject:</B> [NSRCA-discussion] BOLLY out of business</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> <BR> </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR>I just received conformation that BOLLY has gone out of business. Unfortunately, this is a major supplier of CF landing gear and wheel pants. I have been awaiting a shipment of several items, and now it does not look like that will happen. I am working now to determine if there are any gear/wheel pants available. </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT
face=Arial size=2><BR>The really bad thing is that I am not sure what options we have left, other than going with a kit/arf manufacturer’s gear. Ed Skorpa dropped his gear last year…</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR></FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR>Tony Stillman, President</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR>Radio South, Inc.</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR>139 Altama Connector, Box 322</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR>Brunswick, GA 31525</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><BR>1-800-962-7802</FONT><FONT
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