25AUG2024
I spent some time working on the gear today.
It took me a while to get the nose gear strut centered on the fork and I only drilled one hole through the fork. Drilling through that thick material took forever—I might look for a better drill bit. I'm putting the STOL nose gear on my Cruzer, hence the rounded nose fork.
Tom came over to help me lift the main gear to see if it fit. The main gear came pre-notched out, but the notches were not in the correct location. I took the dremel to it and widened the notches a bit. It needs a bit more clean up but the fit seems good now.
Nose Fork drilling started - temporary bolt in first hole drilled
Main Gear notches widened
Build Time: 4 hours