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by 282ex
Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:08 am
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Legacy nose gear collapsing - other misc tips
Replies: 3
Views: 21209

Re: Legacy nose gear collapsing - other misc tips

jchisolm wrote: Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:05 am Any information on cost?
Contact Darrell for current pricing:
http://compairtechllc.com/contact.asp
by 282ex
Sun Jun 09, 2019 11:05 pm
Forum: Engine/ Prop choices
Topic: LS1 / LS3 + PSRU = 6,000ft/min
Replies: 0
Views: 72163

LS1 / LS3 + PSRU = 6,000ft/min

When having lunch with Darrell yesterday I mentioned a local builder installing an LS1 or LS3 in his Express. He mentioned there was video out there with crazy climb of an Express with an LS motor. Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzGGA0JuLXU PSRU: http://autopsrus.com/psru-for-400-hp-eng...
by 282ex
Sat Jun 08, 2019 8:43 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Legacy nose gear collapsing - other misc tips
Replies: 3
Views: 21209

Legacy nose gear collapsing - other misc tips

Spent the day with Darrell today from Composite Aircraft Technology - Express. One of the common issues customers are seeing has to do with legacy nose gear collapsing. If you have a legacy nose gear, strongly recommend the upgraded nose gear ( http://compairtechllc.com/Nose_Gear.asp ). It seems the...
by 282ex
Sat Jun 08, 2019 8:34 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Composite Aircraft Technology strong and healthy!
Replies: 1
Views: 14220

Composite Aircraft Technology strong and healthy!

I emailed Darrell earlier in the week about the Nose Gear Support (also known as the Firewall Support). He mentioned he had some in stock and I could pay for shipping and handling or come get it. I opted to pick it up. When I got there he gave me a tour as a number of things have changed since havin...
by 282ex
Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:29 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Dimensions of the Nose Gear Support?
Replies: 8
Views: 33920

Re: Dimensions of the Nose Gear Support?

Darrell also confirmed the the NGS is a critical structure component.
by 282ex
Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Dimensions of the Nose Gear Support?
Replies: 8
Views: 33920

Re: Dimensions of the Nose Gear Support?

I just heard from Darrell from CAT, problem solved. Thanks for your offer to help Phil, that was cool of you.
by 282ex
Fri Jun 07, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Dimensions of the Nose Gear Support?
Replies: 8
Views: 33920

Re: Dimensions of the Nose Gear Support?

I just heard from Darrell from CAT, problem solved. Thanks for your offer to help Phil, that was cool of you.
by 282ex
Wed Jun 05, 2019 9:59 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Dimensions of the Nose Gear Support?
Replies: 8
Views: 33920

Re: Dimensions of the Nose Gear Support?

phil_thomas wrote: Wed Jun 05, 2019 9:18 pm Oh, I see why you need that info now ;) I'll see what I can do.
:) thanks brother!
by 282ex
Wed Jun 05, 2019 9:12 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Dimensions of the Nose Gear Support?
Replies: 8
Views: 33920

Re: Dimensions of the Nose Gear Support?

Thanks Phil. Looking for width, height against firewall, where torque tube support holes start, position of misc holes. Appreciate what you can get, I know it's a pain. Attached is what I'm unwinding from one of the previous builders. I was told the NGS is a structural component and with an IO-540 t...
by 282ex
Wed Jun 05, 2019 7:49 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Dimensions of the Nose Gear Support?
Replies: 8
Views: 33920

Dimensions of the Nose Gear Support?

Well, it seems the original builder of the project I bought went off book. I need to build a new Nose Gear Support and not being successful getting dimensions from CAT. Anyone able to provide some dimensioning of their NGS?

Thanks in advance!