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What does a tire failure have to do with an Aerovee? My Onex is parked on carpet. The AeroInjector dripped car gas, my fault, until there was a wet spot around the nose wheel. After about three days, the contact area of the tire on the floor swelled up both radially and side ways until the tire contacted the wheel pant. Makes a bad noise when you taxi, thankfully, at low speed. The tire had no indication on the inside and the tube was not effected. I thought I had a flat tire and went back to the hangar. It was just luck that the tire was rotated to the point that I could see the lack of clearance in the pant. Otherwise I'd probably still be looking for the problem.

I'm glad you've learned your lesson. Next time you'll build a plane with the wheel in the back where it belongs. :-)

vwglenn wrote:I'm glad you've learned your lesson. Next time you'll build a plane with the wheel in the back where it belongs. :-)

Yep ... I'm certain John would agree with that! Another option for those that insist on flying a nose roller might be:




8~)


Dale Williams
N319WF @ 6J2
Myunn - "daughter of Cleanex"
120 HP - 3.0 Corvair
Tail Wheel - Center Stick
Signature Finish 2200 Paint Job
161.6 hours / Status - Flying
Member # 109 - Florida Sonex Association