Product request: Threaded main wheel axles

[RuthR720]

My flight testing is complete and I’d like to request a product improvement from Freewing. Extend and thread the end of the main wheel axles in order to install a nylon lock nut. Pilots can tighten or loosen the nut to suit their braking needs. I also used felt as washers to smooth the braking action. I was able to land my Skyhawk in 50 feet and my Warthog in 100 feet. Takeoff distance is only slightly increased.

https://youtu.be/AUCevr_owAU

Thank you.

[RuthR720]

Tight wheels save planes.

https://youtu.be/FsWsqYIGoI8

[Alpha]

RuthR720, I'll look into this, thanks for the suggestion.

How many landings can you do before the felt degrades?

[TiredIronGRB]

You can do the same thing by extending the flat on the axle and letting it set deeper in the strut.

[RuthR720]

I landed about 50 times and the felt is still in good condition.