Brian Jackson
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- Joined
- Jul 17, 2004
- Messages
- 3,543
- Location
- Hamburg, New Jersey USA
- Aircraft
- GyroBee Variant - Under Construction
Howdy HIVEettes.
After re-studying pages 37 & 38 of Ralph's Documentation, it is suggested that the Noseblock be made of any grade of Steel (pg. 38), but also permits 6061-T6 Aluminum (pg. 37). The noted reasons for favoring Steel is "...steel is stronger and provides needed nose weight" (emphasis mine).
For those whom have flown/built a 'Bee (including Ralph ), why is this extra pound or two at the nose needed? I'm guessing its for ground handling and not for balance, since the rotor cheek plates correct for W/B. Please enlighten.
Thanks,
Brian Jackson
After re-studying pages 37 & 38 of Ralph's Documentation, it is suggested that the Noseblock be made of any grade of Steel (pg. 38), but also permits 6061-T6 Aluminum (pg. 37). The noted reasons for favoring Steel is "...steel is stronger and provides needed nose weight" (emphasis mine).
For those whom have flown/built a 'Bee (including Ralph ), why is this extra pound or two at the nose needed? I'm guessing its for ground handling and not for balance, since the rotor cheek plates correct for W/B. Please enlighten.
Thanks,
Brian Jackson