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sweetpea · 08-19-2009, 11:27 PM

For the gear cuffs I like to do this. Surround the top with black teflon tube cut in half. Then glue them on with your fav glue. Then wipe them with mystery oil to make them POP.

To keep them in place I drill 2 small holes in the cuff and the gear and use a 4/40 cap screw to hold them in place. That way they are easily removed and the cuff doesn't cut up the covering.

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Islandflyer · 08-20-2009, 05:07 AM

Tom,

When mounting the wheel pants, it greatly improves longevity to use the external support method shown in the attached pdf (4 pages).

maineflyer · 08-20-2009, 06:08 AM

Herve,
I have done that on a number of sets of wheel pants and, like you say they are much stronger and last a lot longer.
Jeff

Tseres · 08-20-2009, 07:47 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by islandflyer2
	Tom, When mounting the wheel pants, it greatly improves longevity to use the external support method shown in the attached pdf (4 pages).

Great Idea. Thanks!

Tseres · 08-20-2009, 07:56 AM

[quote=sweetpea;851744]For the gear cuffs I like to do this. Surround the top with black teflon tube cut in half. Then glue them on with your fav glue. Then wipe them with mystery oil to make them POP.

To keep them in place I drill 2 small holes in the cuff and the gear and use a 4/40 cap screw to hold them in place. That way they are easily removed and the cuff doesn't cut up the covering.

I like the way that looks. I worry about the screw holes weakening the Gear. That seems to be a stress area. I allwas fly off of grass and sometimes rough grass. Pluss my landings suck one out of five times. What do you think of silicone inside the cuff instead of screws?

Flyfalcons · 08-20-2009, 08:30 AM

That should work well too. I would recommend gluing the cuffs to the gear and not the fuse to allow for easier gear removal if needed.

CSpaced · 08-20-2009, 09:48 AM

I had planned on using a little goop to hold the cuffs in place on the gear. I'm also going to use some teflon tubing aorund the edge's just like Sweetpea described.

sweetpea · 08-20-2009, 12:26 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by CSpaced
	I had planned on using a little goop to hold the cuffs in place on the gear. I'm also going to use some teflon tubing aorund the edge's just like Sweetpea described.

If you are scared of the screws I'd silicone or goop the cuff to the gear, not the fuse.

I see everyone is using my BLING

JohnVH · 08-20-2009, 12:38 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpea
	I see everyone is using my BLING

You have one of these too?

sweetpea · 08-20-2009, 01:40 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by JohnVH
	You have one of these too?

Now that is just Gawdy looking.

This is how I roll.

CSpaced · 08-20-2009, 01:56 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpea
	I see everyone is using my BLING

Thats not bling, its functional - so by definition it can't be bling

Tseres · 08-20-2009, 09:32 PM

Didn't get much dun today.I mounted the fuel tank. Changed out the 20 oz. to a 24. I got some friends that we share planes with. I have enough after about 10 minutes, Then I give the radio to one of them. They do the same for me. We need a larger tank.
You guys already know that not one day goes by smoothly for me. Today was a major setback. The plane don't fit in my S-10. I went shopping for a new truck but changed my mind. They want to much money. Decided on a trailer.
Right now it looks like Sunday for the maiden. Weather forecast up to 25 mph gusts for tomorrow.

sweetpea · 08-20-2009, 10:03 PM

You will be happier with the trailer than a new truck

Flyfalcons · 08-20-2009, 11:05 PM

Good choice on the trailer! I have a 5x10 with a 6 foot height and can fit my 43% Edge on the bottom and two 50cc planes on the top shelf. Good luck with your Extra build!

Tseres · 08-21-2009, 07:55 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Flyfalcons
	Good choice on the trailer! I have a 5x10 with a 6 foot height and can fit my 43% Edge on the bottom and two 50cc planes on the top shelf. Good luck with your Extra build!

I'm only 5' 5.5" without my shoes on. I can stand up in that trailer. Who makes it?

08-19-2009, 11:27 PM	#76
sweetpea If you can't HUCK it BLING IT! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Just Moved.......Hampton VA Age: 37 Posts: 9,269 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: PAU 30% Extra 300SP For the gear cuffs I like to do this. Surround the top with black teflon tube cut in half. Then glue them on with your fav glue. Then wipe them with mystery oil to make them POP. To keep them in place I drill 2 small holes in the cuff and the gear and use a 4/40 cap screw to hold them in place. That way they are easily removed and the cuff doesn't cut up the covering. __________________ Offical Member of Team Caribou Lou "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But the U.S. ARMED FORCES don't have that problem." ...Ronald Reagan Last edited by sweetpea; 08-19-2009 at 11:33 PM.

08-20-2009, 05:07 AM	#77
Islandflyer Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 638	Re: PAU 30% Extra 300SP Tom, When mounting the wheel pants, it greatly improves longevity to use the external support method shown in the attached pdf (4 pages). Attached Files WheelPantsBlock.pdf (380.5 KB, 117 views) __________________ Herve Lejeune http://www.flypau.com/ http://www.handibond.com/

08-20-2009, 06:08 AM	#78
maineflyer Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 46 Posts: 737	Re: PAU 30% Extra 300SP Herve, I have done that on a number of sets of wheel pants and, like you say they are much stronger and last a lot longer. Jeff __________________ Jeff Last edited by maineflyer; 08-20-2009 at 07:51 AM.

08-20-2009, 07:56 AM	#80
Tseres Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elwood In. Posts: 1,213	Re: PAU 30% Extra 300SP [quote=sweetpea;851744]For the gear cuffs I like to do this. Surround the top with black teflon tube cut in half. Then glue them on with your fav glue. Then wipe them with mystery oil to make them POP. To keep them in place I drill 2 small holes in the cuff and the gear and use a 4/40 cap screw to hold them in place. That way they are easily removed and the cuff doesn't cut up the covering. I like the way that looks. I worry about the screw holes weakening the Gear. That seems to be a stress area. I allwas fly off of grass and sometimes rough grass. Pluss my landings suck one out of five times. What do you think of silicone inside the cuff instead of screws?

08-20-2009, 08:30 AM	#81
Flyfalcons Hero to the masses Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Age: 31 Posts: 3,351	Re: PAU 30% Extra 300SP That should work well too. I would recommend gluing the cuffs to the gear and not the fuse to allow for easier gear removal if needed. __________________ Ryan Winslow

08-20-2009, 09:48 AM	#82
CSpaced Smoke on! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oak Ridge, NC Posts: 4,213 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: PAU 30% Extra 300SP I had planned on using a little goop to hold the cuffs in place on the gear. I'm also going to use some teflon tubing aorund the edge's just like Sweetpea described. __________________ Chris Mulcahy - IMAA District IV Assistant Director *www.Crackroll.com*

08-20-2009, 09:32 PM	#87
Tseres Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elwood In. Posts: 1,213	Re: PAU 30% Extra 300SP Didn't get much dun today.I mounted the fuel tank. Changed out the 20 oz. to a 24. I got some friends that we share planes with. I have enough after about 10 minutes, Then I give the radio to one of them. They do the same for me. We need a larger tank. You guys already know that not one day goes by smoothly for me. Today was a major setback. The plane don't fit in my S-10. I went shopping for a new truck but changed my mind. They want to much money. Decided on a trailer. Right now it looks like Sunday for the maiden. Weather forecast up to 25 mph gusts for tomorrow. Attached Thumbnails 47.8 KB · Views: 68 65.9 KB · Views: 143

08-20-2009, 10:03 PM	#88
sweetpea If you can't HUCK it BLING IT! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Just Moved.......Hampton VA Age: 37 Posts: 9,269 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: PAU 30% Extra 300SP You will be happier with the trailer than a new truck __________________ Offical Member of Team Caribou Lou "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But the U.S. ARMED FORCES don't have that problem." ...Ronald Reagan

08-20-2009, 11:05 PM	#89
Flyfalcons Hero to the masses Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Age: 31 Posts: 3,351	Re: PAU 30% Extra 300SP Good choice on the trailer! I have a 5x10 with a 6 foot height and can fit my 43% Edge on the bottom and two 50cc planes on the top shelf. Good luck with your Extra build! __________________ Ryan Winslow

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