Re: Anyone have brake mounting flange for sale?
I have a set of RV6 flanges. I did not use them as the holes in my gear legs didn't match where I wanted the calipers. You might be able to use them since everything is new.?
Merle
On Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 10:42?AM Alex Frizzell via <carrxw10= [email protected]> wrote:
Ahmed, a good bit of thought and engineering went into making mine. I made drawings of them but that was years ago and can't find them right now, they are made of just mild steel and all the drilled and tapped holes had to be precise because the inner side of these things serve as a sealing surface for the inner bearing seal. the flange with the two guide holes came with the cleveland brakes.?
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 04:25:51 AM CDT, ahmed elsaadany via <elsaadany21= [email protected]> wrote:
Those look great, what did you make them out of?
Had to make my own for Cleveland brakes, hope you find some cause I searched and couldn't find anything but that was years ago.
On Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 09:15:44 PM CDT, ahmed elsaadany via <elsaadany21= [email protected]> wrote:
Hi everyone,
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I need brake mounting flanges for my gear legs and I thought I'd check with the group members first to see if anyone has a pair for sale. Thank you all.
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Spring is coming soon to Wisconsin
FINALLY!!? Today we had a day with reasonable temps and light winds.? ?A group of us have been doing Ad Hoc? fly outs on the spur of the moment.? Today we met at Portage WI? (C47) for breakfast.? In my group we had 4 airplanes including? Karl's W10 .? He has finished phase 1 and is planning on his? vinyl trim for the plane.? I am sure it will be great.? Here is a pic of Karl's and my plane.? We had just sat down for breakfast and Mike Corso and some of his buddies came in from Burlington WI.? ?They had 6 planes and 8 people.? ? What a great surprise and opportunity to visit with friends.? So we had 10 airplanes and three Tailwind Owner/builders (Mike, Karl and me) .? Pretty good representation of Tailwinds.
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I really encourage you all to do similar things if possible.? No big planning thing.? Just decide you are going to fly somewhere for breakfast or lunch and send a text out to multiple people and say:? "Wednesday,? I plan on going to breakfast at Portage.? Join me if you can".? ? No pressure and no extra work and if nobody can go then I go by myself.? Today was an awesome surprise with 12 people.
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Hope everyone has a Blessed Easter..
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Keith
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Re: Anyone have brake mounting flange for sale?
Ahmed, a good bit of thought and engineering went into making mine. I made drawings of them but that was years ago and can't find them right now, they are made of just mild steel and all the drilled and tapped holes had to be precise because the inner side of these things serve as a sealing surface for the inner bearing seal. the flange with the two guide holes came with the cleveland brakes.?
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 04:25:51 AM CDT, ahmed elsaadany via groups.io <elsaadany21@...> wrote:
Those look great, what did you make them out of?
Had to make my own for Cleveland brakes, hope you find some cause I searched and couldn't find anything but that was years ago.
On Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 09:15:44 PM CDT, ahmed elsaadany via <elsaadany21= [email protected]> wrote:
Hi everyone,
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I need brake mounting flanges for my gear legs and I thought I'd check with the group members first to see if anyone has a pair for sale. Thank you all.
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Re: Anyone have brake mounting flange for sale?
I still buy parts from the Vans Store all the time. ?I just picked up some propeller spinner parts I need. ? In the check out, you just mark the block that states it is ¡°Not for an aircraft¡±. ? Rob Schmitt Robert7721@... ? ?
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Subject: Re: [TailwindForum] Anyone have brake mounting flange for sale?? I¡¯ve had no trouble buying small parts from them but it has been a while.? ? On Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 7:48?AM ahmed elsaadany via <elsaadany21=[email protected]> wrote: I was also thinking about the Vans flange but was unsure if they currently sell to non-Vans kit owners. I might try calling them. ? On Wed, Apr 16, 2025, 8:41?AM Douglas Palmer via <wetlandings=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: Anyone have brake mounting flange for sale?
I¡¯ve had no trouble buying small parts from them but it has been a while.?
On Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 7:48?AM ahmed elsaadany via <elsaadany21= [email protected]> wrote: I was also thinking about the Vans flange but was unsure if they currently sell to non-Vans kit owners. I might try calling them.
On Wed, Apr 16, 2025, 8:41?AM Douglas Palmer via <wetlandings= [email protected]> wrote:
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Re: Anyone have brake mounting flange for sale?
Hi Rob, I actually own a Cougar with Tailwind mods and am currently replacing my gear. If you are able to provide me with details in the drawings you have, that would be great. Thank you.
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Re: Anyone have brake mounting flange for sale?
I was also thinking about the Vans flange but was unsure if they currently sell to non-Vans kit owners. I might try calling them.
On Wed, Apr 16, 2025, 8:41?AM Douglas Palmer via <wetlandings= [email protected]> wrote:
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Re: Anyone have brake mounting flange for sale?
https://store.vansaircraft.com/u-403-pc-brake-mount-flange-powder-coated-u-403-pc.html
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Re: Anyone have brake mounting flange for sale?
I made one for mine. The brake mounting flange can be made using the detail provide on Page 16 of the Tailwind plans. The detail is in the upper right corner of the drawing. Its specifics the materials. Looks like TUBING 1-3/8"dia x 0.058" WALL, and a 1/16¡± plate are needed. ? ? Rob Schmitt Lee¡¯s Summit, MO ? ? ? ?
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Subject: Re: [TailwindForum] Anyone have brake mounting flange for sale?? Those look great, what did you make them out of? ? Had to make my own for Cleveland brakes, hope you find some cause I searched and couldn't find anything but that was years ago. On Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 09:15:44 PM CDT, ahmed elsaadany via <elsaadany21=[email protected]> wrote: I need brake mounting flanges for my gear legs and I thought I'd check with the group members first to see if anyone has a pair for sale. Thank you all.
-- Rob Schmitt Kansas City, MO
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Re: Anyone have brake mounting flange for sale?
FWIW:? My brake brackets appear to be from Van's.? They are mounted 90 degrees in rotation from Van's usage.? This prevents me from using the aftermarket jacking point adapters that would otherwise fit which for me makes adjusting wheel bearings more challenging.
I bought a set from Vans Aircraft. I don't know if that is still an option, but might be worth checking.
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Bill Bernard
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Hi everyone,
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I need brake mounting flanges for my gear legs and I thought I'd check with the group members first to see if anyone has a pair for sale. Thank you all.
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Bob Wray
N115WT
KABI
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Re: Anyone have brake mounting flange for sale?
I bought a set from Vans Aircraft. I don't know if that is still an option, but might be worth checking.
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Bill Bernard
On 04/15/2025 9:15 PM CDT ahmed elsaadany via groups.io <elsaadany21@...> wrote:
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Hi everyone,
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I need brake mounting flanges for my gear legs and I thought I'd check with the group members first to see if anyone has a pair for sale. Thank you all.
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Re: Anyone have brake mounting flange for sale?
Those look great, what did you make them out of?
Had to make my own for Cleveland brakes, hope you find some cause I searched and couldn't find anything but that was years ago.
On Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 09:15:44 PM CDT, ahmed elsaadany via <elsaadany21= [email protected]> wrote:
Hi everyone,
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I need brake mounting flanges for my gear legs and I thought I'd check with the group members first to see if anyone has a pair for sale. Thank you all.
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Re: Anyone have brake mounting flange for sale?
Had to make my own for Cleveland brakes, hope you find some cause I searched and couldn't find anything but that was years ago.
On Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 09:15:44 PM CDT, ahmed elsaadany via groups.io <elsaadany21@...> wrote:
Hi everyone,
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I need brake mounting flanges for my gear legs and I thought I'd check with the group members first to see if anyone has a pair for sale. Thank you all.
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Anyone have brake mounting flange for sale?
Hi everyone,
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I need brake mounting flanges for my gear legs and I thought I'd check with the group members first to see if anyone has a pair for sale. Thank you all.
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Re: Schultz Tailwind N957JL has a new caretaker
I am in Hutchinson, the airplane is based at the Hutchinson Regional Airport KHUT. We're about 40 miles NW of Wichita.
Brian
Brian, where are you in Kansas?? Bobby
On Mar 22, 2025, at 5:11?PM, Tailwind14855 via <Tailwind14855=[email protected]> wrote:
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We now have two active Ag Pilots that I know of who own Tailwinds. Both airplanes rescued from years of hibernation. Paul Book in Oroville CA rescued the Clement 0 360 W10 a while ago. Congratulations to Brian.
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Re: Schultz Tailwind N957JL has a new caretaker
Brian, where are you in Kansas? ?Bobby
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We now have two active Ag Pilots that I know of who own Tailwinds. Both airplanes rescued from years of hibernation. Paul Book in Oroville CA rescued the Clement 0 360 W10 a while ago. Congratulations to Brian.
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FWIW, I have a Catto 66 X 80 on my 180 hp tailwind and really like it except I need another inch or two of pitch, I get 2330 static and about 2530 at 120mph climb speed (at 5000¡¯ DA) which is great for climb but it will go over 2800 straight and level. I get 176 knots/203 mph true at 11500¡¯ at 6.9 GPH but am turning 2610 rpm at 18.5¡± manifold pressure and 65% power at the those altitudes and TAS. It would really be interesting to try a whirlwind GA to see what it would do! I will probably send the Catto back this winter and have it re-pitched to 82¡±. Right now I still have some throttle left at 12500¡¯ at 2610 rpm but I will probably lose some power up high with more pitch/less rpm.?
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Love questions like this. Thank you, Greg, for asking, and Alex, for your concise answer.
Greg, this his just how I did mine, bend around the door post and rolled it under the lower longeron and that is encapsulated with the lower exhaust tunnel. after the fabric is on, it makes a smooth transition.
On Friday, April 11, 2025 at 07:30:58 PM CDT, Greg Blake via <gregablake= [email protected]> wrote:
Just a quick question for you all. After looking at various tailwinds, i can't help but to notice the seamless transition between the side boot cowl and the area just below the door! Assuming these are two separate panels, one being fabric and the boot cowl aluminum, please enlighten me on how you guys make this transition look as one smooth piece. Are you all using fabric on the boot cowl, thus making this panel permanent and not able to easily remove for repairs? Thank you all for any feedback!!!
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Greg, this his just how I did mine, bend around the door post and rolled it under the lower longeron and that is encapsulated with the lower exhaust tunnel. after the fabric is on, it makes a smooth transition.
On Friday, April 11, 2025 at 07:30:58 PM CDT, Greg Blake via groups.io <gregablake@...> wrote:
Just a quick question for you all. After looking at various tailwinds, i can't help but to notice the seamless transition between the side boot cowl and the area just below the door! Assuming these are two separate panels, one being fabric and the boot cowl aluminum, please enlighten me on how you guys make this transition look as one smooth piece. Are you all using fabric on the boot cowl, thus making this panel permanent and not able to easily remove for repairs? Thank you all for any feedback!!!
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Just a quick question for you all. After looking at various tailwinds, i can't help but to notice the seamless transition between the side boot cowl and the area just below the door! Assuming these are two separate panels, one being fabric and the boot cowl aluminum, please enlighten me on how you guys make this transition look as one smooth piece. Are you all using fabric on the boot cowl, thus making this panel permanent and not able to easily remove for repairs? Thank you all for any feedback!!!
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Merle W
Keith Klos
Alex Frizzell
Bob Wray
Douglas Palmer
Greg Blake