[andoman]

I’m probably overthinking this, but thanks in advances for your consideration.

I’m a couple of months away from first flight in the Rocket: HRII with F1 mount and legs.
First flights on my 2 previous builds were without gear leg fairings or stiffeners so as not to introduce aerodynamic biases during initial rigging tweaks.
Question: is it wise to fly with the super flexible Rocket gear un-stiffened?
I Know taxi tests will tell a lot, but I’d appreciate the group’s wisdom.

Thanks,

Dan

 

[HFS]

Just a Data Point

Rocket flying 20 years + w/o GL stiffeners. Does is shimmy - yeah. Can I live with it - yeah.

HFS

 

[sailvi767]

Scroll down on this page for a extensive discussion courtesy of Vince Frazier about F1 gear. We have the shortened gear and like it.

http://vincesrocket.com/Additions after 10-27-04.htm

 

[titanhank]

My hr2 was built in 1996 and now has 1220tt. Never had stiffeners and operates from a not so perfect grass runway. Only shimmys under hard braking. Very manageable. Original mount and gear legs.

 

[Toobuilder]

No stiffeners on my Rocket legs either. Not an issue for me.

 

[andoman]

Thanks!

I really appreciate the feedback! Sounds like it wont be an issue, especially since I have the F1 gear.