Just to help beat a dead horse, I have the original 3/16" bolt. I have never bent one, but I do replace the bolt and sleeve every once in a while when they show signs of wear.

Come to think of it, I think I changed back to the straight TW bracket to reduce the drag from the wheel hanging down in the airstream. Anything for half a knot. Here is what it looks like now:

Don't use a 3/8" pivot bolt. I bent mine about every month. Bought a gag of them as replacements. I'd up that to a 7/16 bolt AN4. Here are some pictures of the original factory Q200. I built mine

I modified a tail wheel bracket in the same fashion that you did. I decided I didn't like it and I went back to the original equipment. That was at least 10 years ago, so I don't really remember what

Thank you guys, very good info.

You got a problem landing on Snow Charlie?? ;-) Nice photo. I hope to come visit your airport someday. I have threatened Jon Finley with the same. Happy new year to ya! Cheers, Jay

Appreciate the update. If you do see Calvin, please tell him that his blog was a huge inspiration to me. He shared some great Revmaster information that I still use while rebuilding my engine. --

And a whole new racing class is born! 😋 You're both winners in my book, -- -MD #2827 (still thinking about planning on visualizing how to finish building)

Hi guys, I'm installing my tailwheel spring now. Spent about 4 hours tediously drilling through the flox at the base of the rudder...arghhh I'm using a 5/8" spring steel rod. It is sticking out 7" to

Jay, I have been flying the milk stool. I flew along the border and took a picture of the historic container wall. Winter is nice without snow! Charlie My you tube

I’m still waiting for any chance at good weather. Been foggy here for a week. Some late afternoon clearing, but temp and dew point have been the same. 100% humidity. Even at 19F! Oh well it will get

Catto makes nice carbon fiber domes with 12” aluminum backplates, but they are pricey$$$ https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/catto-cf-spinner.php?clickkey=3013883 Cheers, Jay

The Aircraft Spruce manufacturing arm, ACS, made the spinners for the O-200s. I think I heard somewhere they are not going to make them anymore. This is not good. There are a couple of guys in this

Very nice, Sam. Glad you took advantage of the good weather. I am enjoying the view! Cheers, Jay

The weather was just too good not to aviate. When I departed, I flew over the house at about 500 to let Sandy know I was up in the air. Headed south with no particular place to go, I haven't been

Can someone give me a lead on where to look for either, a Brand name or else as I'm looking to replace the plates and cone for an Ed Sterba wood prop sitting on a C-85... Thx in advance Michel

Cool. Tks for sharing Jm

Sorry guys! I forgot to write in the body of the message! Here is the video again! Bruce Crain

Bruce Crain https://www.facebook.com/100004918742569/posts/pfbid02TqKjQxhqqsvD9sRF1VHgaAcTsLKE53ZEdkotskw6r1qc62CCb3BAcnFfv4DvFM8Pl/?

Carbon fiber spars!