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rtfm replied to the thread The state of our (dying) sport 2022.This is exactly the point of the OP... -
rtfm replied to the thread The AFB (Amazing FleaBike).Here's what I've decided to do: No welding involved. The gear uses 25x25 steel tubes bolted together, with NAPA shock absorber...
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rtfm replied to the thread The AFB (Amazing FleaBike).Another quick question: would using a 50mm OD steel tube be stronger/weaker than a 50mm square tube of same wall thickness? A square...
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rtfm replied to the thread The AFB (Amazing FleaBike).Thanks for the link, addaon. So, using rubber shock bushings, I can dispense with the bungees. Neat. Also, if I drilled a 5mm hole...
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rtfm replied to the thread The AFB (Amazing FleaBike).Question: What stops the HM14 axel from moving laterally? I can't see any retaining mechanism or bracket in the photo. I've gone in...
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rtfm replied to the thread The AFB (Amazing FleaBike).Hi guys, I asked for advice and suggestions, because I value input from folks more knowledgeable than I. So thank you for your input...
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Not sure if this comment is helpful, but it might be, so here goes. When I've been working through my design, I've found that it's...
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And why not something in betwin? like the first Fleas, one, (or two) simple axle(s) , 4130 tubes, sandows, and big low pressure...
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rtfm replied to the thread The AFB (Amazing FleaBike)....and it keeps the scaffolding out of the way of the pilot's legs (which are outside the fuselage).
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rtfm replied to the thread The AFB (Amazing FleaBike).What about this? 25mm square tubing flush with the sides of the fuselage, obviating the need for cross-braces. The axle is an airfoil...
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rtfm replied to the thread The AFB (Amazing FleaBike).Hi. Well, that's certainly a unique approach. Very off-the-wall...
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rtfm replied to the thread The AFB (Amazing FleaBike).I'd be quite happy with rigid gear. Wheels are low pressure 21-inch tundras. Since the plane will weigh 250kg I think that will suffice?
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rtfm replied to the thread The AFB (Amazing FleaBike).And a follow-up question: I could attach the main gear with triangulated 25x25 steel tubes (as in the attached sketch) which would cost...
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rtfm replied to the thread The AFB (Amazing FleaBike).Hi. I'm still agonising over the gear. My preference would be for taildragger gear, but one of my local advisors has strongly...
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rtfm replied to the thread The AFB (Amazing FleaBike).The wing folding mechanism has also gone through a number of changes, but I think I've nailed it. I'm currently printing the prototypes...
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