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Cheetah tail dragger conversion
Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 1:54 pm
by Jimmy
looking at getting a second hand cheetah but it has a nose wheel configuration, has anyone done a tail dragger conversion?

Re: Cheetah tail dragger conversion
Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:16 pm
by Stephan van Tonder
You would be able to simply get the parts form the factory. It will simply be different lenght legs if I look at the taildraggers I have seen and then of course the tailwheel assembly. Speak to Vladimir at the factory in springs.
Look here and you'll see the difference between the legs.
http://www.aerotrike.co.za/cheetah/Pict ... llery.html
Send them a mail - they do answer quickly.
sales@aerotrike.co.za
Re: Cheetah tail dragger conversion
Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 4:39 pm
by Jimmy
i will get hold of the guys in Springs
thanks

Re: Cheetah tail dragger conversion
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:24 am
by Miskiet
The position of the gear is slightly different and there is a strut that you need to fit inside the cabin to the gear attachement point.
Re: Cheetah tail dragger conversion
Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 5:29 pm
by Jimmy
Thanks
Re: Cheetah tail dragger conversion
Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:18 pm
by gavinwolff
Not being sarcastic at all when I ask
"Why would you want to change to a tail dragger?"
I fly the tricycle version and love it.
Would be interested to find out the benefits of converting.
Re: Cheetah tail dragger conversion
Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:41 pm
by RV4ker (RIP)