Tail skid for a 701 or 750?

Anyone else out there bang their tail on take-off? I decided I need a tail skid for my 750 and wondering if anyone else out there has already designed and installed something to protect the rudder. Photos and comments are appreciated before I tackle this project. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Keith Thomas on March 30, 2020 at 8:15pm

There are a few videos of Ch701/750's with tail skids

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxD1aSoyGFY

Permalink Reply by John Austin on March 30, 2020 at 9:24pm

I got this tail skid from Spruce.  Cheap, lightweight, and works great!John

N750A

Permalink Reply by Del Clowes on March 31, 2020 at 12:05pm

I'm using the same thing. 

Del Clowes 

N364DC

Permalink Reply by Lonnie Fosgate on March 31, 2020 at 2:43pm

Thanks John for the tip, I just added one to my "cart", did you have any issues getting it firmly attached? I'd guess it mounts right over the tie down loop, am I correct?

Permalink Reply by John Austin on March 31, 2020 at 4:36pm

As you can see, the skid has a generous slot, so I had to put a washer between the skid slot and the eye of the tie-down.  As I recall, I also put a firm rubber washer between the skid and the fuselage to make it more resistant to deflecting or twisting and prevent wear on the bottom of the fuselage skin.

John

Permalink Reply by Bob McDonald on April 1, 2020 at 8:19pm

I use the same thing. Mounts with the tail tie down ring. Its great.

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/cessnatailskid.php?c...

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