Ok you Starduster fanatics...don't shoot me!
So my gear is 4" back, not the 8-10 recommended. Engine is 25" which seems odd since folks generally went 24or 26 when the plans were updated or Dave B. was answering questions at Starduster Inc.
We've seen the C120-140 gear CG fix putting the gear cg forward....why not go the other way with a Starduter, it looks pretty easy? It looks easier for my skill level and you could make it hinged to absorb energy like a carrier aircraft! Either a 1-2 inch rubber bumper or mini shock, could also raise (lengthen) the gear to get the prop higher if that is a desirable thing too. In the photos of my gear(note rusted disk)the front of the tire would be where the front of the caliper is now. I think the spats would still work too. Where's Mr. Surf, Osvaldo, need a spiffy CAD drawing to make it real and some calcs...
Waitin' patiently for the sh!t to hit the fan now....
So my gear is 4" back, not the 8-10 recommended. Engine is 25" which seems odd since folks generally went 24or 26 when the plans were updated or Dave B. was answering questions at Starduster Inc.
We've seen the C120-140 gear CG fix putting the gear cg forward....why not go the other way with a Starduter, it looks pretty easy? It looks easier for my skill level and you could make it hinged to absorb energy like a carrier aircraft! Either a 1-2 inch rubber bumper or mini shock, could also raise (lengthen) the gear to get the prop higher if that is a desirable thing too. In the photos of my gear(note rusted disk)the front of the tire would be where the front of the caliper is now. I think the spats would still work too. Where's Mr. Surf, Osvaldo, need a spiffy CAD drawing to make it real and some calcs...
Waitin' patiently for the sh!t to hit the fan now....
