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- Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:45 pm
- Forum: Wheeler General Information
- Topic: 3D printers for testing part fit
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10635
Re: 3D printers for testing part fit
That is pretty cool, Joe. I imagine you could wax or paint the part to improve UV resistance. I imagine the parts could be glassed in into the fuselage as needed.
- Thu Sep 09, 2021 2:46 pm
- Forum: Wheeler General Information
- Topic: Takeoff performance
- Replies: 8
- Views: 22880
Re: Takeoff performance
Hi. I've posted the tool to a public Dropbox location:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/39t2c4vqtlb1 ... 7PUTa?dl=0.
You'll need to download it and use Numbers on an iPad to open it. It was meant as a mobile planning tool.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/39t2c4vqtlb1 ... 7PUTa?dl=0.
You'll need to download it and use Numbers on an iPad to open it. It was meant as a mobile planning tool.
- Sun Jun 06, 2021 10:02 am
- Forum: Wheeler General Information
- Topic: Air Condition
- Replies: 4
- Views: 15204
Re: Air Condition
Thanks Joe. If I recall, the exhaust port is 4 inches. Actually, that's where I cut the hole: about 6" aft of the first bulkhead (behind the cargo area). I initially dumped the exhaust out there without any kind of scoop. I was advised by the local maintenance shop to install a 4" marine c...
- Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:03 pm
- Forum: Wheeler General Information
- Topic: Air Condition
- Replies: 4
- Views: 15204
Air Condition
Good evening fellow Express owners. Has anyone installed an AC unit into their plane? I have an Arctic Air unit that runs off of 12v. I've tried venting the exhaust into the empennage but there's not enough airflow or negative pressure to vent the air out of the aircraft. As a result, the condenser ...
- Thu Jun 03, 2021 8:57 pm
- Forum: Wheeler General Information
- Topic: Fuel Tank Repair
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10470
Re: Fuel Tank Repair
Thanks Joe. We replaced the quick drain valve. All fixed.
- Mon May 17, 2021 6:40 pm
- Forum: Wheeler General Information
- Topic: Fuel Tank Repair
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10470
Fuel Tank Repair
Good evening folks.
Can anyone offer some guidance for repairing leaks in an S90 tank? Specifically, my aux tanks seem to leak around the sumps even after replacing. I didn't build the plane and unfortunately, there are no manuals and access ports for the tanks. Any advice is appreciated.
Can anyone offer some guidance for repairing leaks in an S90 tank? Specifically, my aux tanks seem to leak around the sumps even after replacing. I didn't build the plane and unfortunately, there are no manuals and access ports for the tanks. Any advice is appreciated.
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:12 am
- Forum: Wheeler General Information
- Topic: Just bought an express 260 CT.... advice wanted
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11108
Re: Just bought an express 260 CT.... advice wanted
Hello Mate, I don't have a CT, but did fly one while shopping for an Express (I ended up buying an Express with a traditional tail). I would recommend that you read the Cafe Foundation report as it eludes to some characteristics of the CT. http://www.express-builder.com/documents/manuals/Express%20C...
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 8:57 am
- Forum: Wheeler General Information
- Topic: Takeoff performance
- Replies: 8
- Views: 22880
Re: Takeoff performance
I'd be less worried about T/O distance and more worried about landing distance! If you have the landing distance which is always longer, then you're almost assured the T/O distance required. Also, this heavily depends on your MGW at takeoff and landing. You may want to be ultra conservative and plan...
- Wed Jul 17, 2019 6:31 pm
- Forum: Wheeler General Information
- Topic: Tail documents
- Replies: 2
- Views: 18556
Re: Tail documents
Thanks for sharing, Joe. Regardless of bias as it relates to the CT model, this information is enlightening towards understanding design philosophies and aerodynamic behaviours.
- Sat Jul 13, 2019 12:49 pm
- Forum: Wheeler General Information
- Topic: vortex generators
- Replies: 3
- Views: 30467
Re: vortex generators
@Gfarley08 or anyone else having installed VGs. Can you please offer guidance on how far back from the leading edge you chose to install them? Stoll-Speed suggests 10%-12%of the chord line. I have the Micro VG kit which provides a ruler but it was designed for planes that they’ve STC’d. They’ve sugg...