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e-Lite Machines Corona > JR VE Landing gear on Corona...how do I attach to stock crutch?
 
 
vermontelectric
Heliman
Location: Vermont, USA

Well...duh...I held my new landing gear up to the ply crutch and for the life of me can't figure out how it's supposed to attach. Can you guys help me out?

Steve

Steve Roberts
05-08-2006 Over year old.
 
 
computerbob
Senior Heliman
Location: Westchester County, New York

Most of us have use some leftover ply from original kit and build an extension to the back landing gear bracket so that heli sits level. (You can even make an extension to both landing gear brackets to rise heli off the ground even more.) Model the new extension similar to the stock bracket with that little step so that you can nytie the VE gear on. Better yet, screw a small piece of wood between the eyelets of the VE gear and build a wooden extension from that. Then you can nytie that block to the stock landing gear bracket. Many ways to do this ... personal preferences abound.
05-08-2006 Over year old.
 
 
vermontelectric
Heliman
Location: Vermont, USA

Right...I figured as much, but just wanted to check before I started jury rigging something. Thanks. BTW...what's your choice for a crutch upgrade?

Steve Roberts
05-09-2006 Over year old.
 
 
computerbob
Senior Heliman
Location: Westchester County, New York

Matt's Blade is a simple carbon fiber replacement. He also has the Blade Pro that is a plywood/cf laminate. Chopper-1's Delrin plastic crutch might also fit the bill too. You will need the new landing gear mounts and a motor mount with these kits. About 1-1/2 years ago I got Matt's crooked crutch and like it s lot for underslung 8-cell batteries. With all the crutches you have to think about the future if you mount lipos for proper center gravity and for them to be protected.
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