Date
1 - 11 of 11
Belly Board
|
Mike Steinsland
Hi guys,
I'm thinking ahead a bit, I'm installing my tail wheel and probably will look at installing the belly board next. All I have is the grainy belly board drawings that I've downloaded. I seem to be able to make sense of them. These show the board hinged at the back. I understand it is recommended to hinge it at the front. Is it a matter of just moving the hinge to the front and all is good? Is there a lot of force required to extend it re: the size of the lever to extend it? Thanks Mike in the great white north |
|
|
|
Jerry Marstall
Are you conventional or tricycle? On Mon, Dec 19, 2022, 7:38 PM Mike Steinsland <MIKESKUSTOMS@...> wrote: Hi guys, |
|
|
|
Mike Steinsland
Conventional On Mon., Dec. 19, 2022, 8:54 p.m. Jerry Marstall, <jerrylm1986@...> wrote:
|
|
|
|
My stock belly board is hinged at the back. I use it on every landing. After about 1,000 landings the hinge was getting a little worn so I replaced it. It works fine. Sam On Mon, Dec 19, 2022, 6:38 PM Mike Steinsland <MIKESKUSTOMS@...> wrote: Hi guys, |
|
|
|
Mike Steinsland
I like the idea of the hinge at the back because the air flow will help pull it down rather then fight it if the hinge is at the front. I believe someone mentioned exhaust fumes getting in the cabin was the reason for changing the hinge location. Anyone else have any issues with that? On Tue., Dec. 20, 2022, 6:55 a.m. Sam Hoskins, <sam.hoskins@...> wrote:
|
|
|
|
Chris Walterson
I have never flow with a belly board , but, I turn my airplane sideways and it slows down and loses all the altitude I need.
Works as is for me.------------------ Chris -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com |
|
|
|
Paul Fisher
Agreed. No belly board here either. A slip works well for losing altitude without gaining airspeed. Paul Q-200 N17PF On Tue, Dec 20, 2022, 13:02 Chris Walterson <dkeats@...> wrote: I have never flow with a belly board , but, I turn my airplane |
|
|
|
Hi Mike, Think that is related to the TriQ version. On my TriQ there is a
closing plate so not much space for fumes but wont tell until it
flies. Rich T Triq200 G-BMFN
On 20/12/2022 12:54, Mike Steinsland
wrote:
|
|
|
|
I too have a belly board, factory version. I also slip and slide to get down to the runway when
necessary but use the speed brake on final and roll outalways. It does seem to help shorten the roll.
450 RPM on roll also helps!
Jim
N46JP Q200
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> on behalf of Chris Walterson <dkeats@...>
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 11:02 AM
To: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> Subject: Re: [Q-List] Belly Board I have never flow with a belly board , but, I turn my airplane
sideways and it slows down and loses all the altitude I need. Works as is for me.------------------ Chris -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com |
|
|
|
Jerry Marstall
Also helps with visibility over the nose. On Tue, Dec 20, 2022, 2:02 PM Chris Walterson <dkeats@...> wrote: I have never flow with a belly board , but, I turn my airplane |
|
|
|
I have no belly board. I have a Tri-Q2, so more drag, and it also slips nicely. My radiator doors are open on landing and they add drag also.
Cheers, Jay
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> On Behalf Of Paul Fisher
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 12:04 PM To: main@q-list.groups.io Subject: Re: [Q-List] Belly Board
Agreed. No belly board here either. A slip works well for losing altitude without gaining airspeed.
Paul Q-200 N17PF
On Tue, Dec 20, 2022, 13:02 Chris Walterson <dkeats@...> wrote:
|
|
|