Lemans
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
The attached drawing is the landing gear of the Texas Parasol.
I’m not saying that the gear is not good but I like something with less drag.
As the gear weights also more than 18 lbs (no wheels) I believe that there is
room to build something lighter too.
A laminated wood blade or perhaps a composite part?
Somebody out there who has an idea?
Does someone have experience with using a tail skid instead of a tail wheel?
Goal is to enter the plane into the SSDR class so weight is extremely important.
(more or less like the part103...)
The attached drawing is the landing gear of the Texas Parasol.
I’m not saying that the gear is not good but I like something with less drag.
As the gear weights also more than 18 lbs (no wheels) I believe that there is
room to build something lighter too.
A laminated wood blade or perhaps a composite part?
Somebody out there who has an idea?
Does someone have experience with using a tail skid instead of a tail wheel?
Goal is to enter the plane into the SSDR class so weight is extremely important.
(more or less like the part103...)
