Step 1: Reinforcing the Fiberglass Nosewheel Strut

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2013-03-30: The strut has to be shortened a bit, since it’s manufactured too long by intention. I also had to grind off the thickness to make it fit into the nose wheel hardware. This is also as per plans.

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2013-03-30: The strut has to be reinforced with two plies of BID to give it the strength needed for hard landings.

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2013-04-1: The strut is ready for mounting.

Started: 2013-03-30
Ended: 2013-04-01