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lanichol
08-22-2005, 07:55 PM
After I left Calf, I stopped in Buckeye to have Ken's gyro reviewed and take a few lessons.

One item that was noticed by AAI was the size of the original RAF axle.
AAI currently uses a 3/4" axle vs the original 5/8" from RAF. And a mod replacement axle is available.

According to Ken, his bird has taking alot of landings. My opinion is that the 5/8" axle is probably ok.

Anyone have an opinion on the 5/8 vs 3/4"?

I am aware that there has been a few incidents where the wheel broke loose. But I am not sure where the break occured.

KenSandyEggo
08-22-2005, 09:27 PM
Larry, how many upgraded axles did they have? As I recall, I did change them out once to a thicker axle right after I got the gyro. When you asked before, I think that I was thinking of the struts.