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Dick Miles's Blog – June 2018 Archive (1)
Reversed Main Landing Gear
As purchased, the main landing gear was reversed to put the gear 4 inches forward (see photos) to help the builder better hold off the nose gear when landing. I plan to put it back to its intended (correct) position. The engine is an O-235.
What is the best method to support the airframe when removing the main gear and reattaching it?
I plan to support the wings under a rib on each side using sailplane wing supports and the fuselage under the width of a bulkhead with the nose…
ContinueAdded by Dick Miles on June 12, 2018 at 11:46am — 4 Comments
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