kpin
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Ok Probably discussed many times but I can't seem to find the info I am looking for. I have a scott 3200 on my skybolt. First biplane but many hours in tail draggers (about 3000). Except for the M4 maule all had scott wheels. To my likeing and surprise, the first time I landed the skybolt the 3200 was very responsive. I remember thinking this is easier than the decathlon I sold because it went immediately to where I asked while landing. Something has changed and it can't be me (LOL). Well at first I thought it was but now I wonder if it it the tail wheel. Now the response to my input is sluggish and at times requires full rudder pedal input to get action. I have made changes to the scott tail wheel since my first few landings. One problem with the scott is the steering horns on the wheel were bending. I corrected this problem by purchasing an Alaska bush modification which utilizes a heavier gauage arm as well as bending it at right angles to the horizon. Is it possible that the distance between the attachpoint of the spring and the center of rotation can cause this sloppy feel. lastly Is the Aircraft Spruce home builders special more responsive? I believe I read somewhere that it was like installing power steering. Is this the case? Would the solid wheel be better and 4 or 6 inch?
Ken
Ken
