I have tried wheels from wheel skates. Several times and from several different manufacturers. On both grass and paved strips. ALL have failed (disintegrated) abruptly within hours of use. On one occasion shearing one of the mounting bolts holding the spring to the fuselage.
-----Original Message----- From: Mark Jones Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 9:20 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Tail wheel assembly >I think I read somewhere on this group, that someone was using the wheels >from wheel skates, (or whatever they are called). It seems that they bought >the skates from a thrift shop and had 8 or 10 wheels for just a few bucks. _______________________________________________
