Black Horse - Chipmunk

Help Please

 

I have a Black Horse Chipmunk 65inch wing span and powered by a Saito 82 f/s. In the air the aircraft performs very well , however, the only weankness I have encountered is with the landing gear. Although I fly from a well kept flying grass field the undercarriage after a number of reasonably good landings is clearly far from robust enough for the purpose.  Has any body had similar problems or recommendations to correct/modify this weakness for what is very good aircraft. The main issue with the under carriage is that they are bendy and wobbly at the u/c wing mounting,

 

Thanl you.

 

Rgds

 

Alan

HI Alan

 

Looks like you are quite new here. So welcome to the friendly forum.

 

2 club members have this model. I think one of them has enlarged the hole in the U/C block and fitted some brass tubes the correct internal diameter for the U/C legs. This has made them a lot less wobbly. Not sure if this is the same problem you have. Please explain what is wrong with your U/C so that people can provide better answers.

They're a great crowd in here and you'll find help with just about anything.

 

Can I ask that you have a look through these?.......Mostly about how to use the forum and general useful information.

 

 BMFA clubs

 

Apart from that, just jump in and have fun.

Your absolutely right about the Blackhorse Chipmunks' undercarriage. Here's the link to the previous thread Alan;