The advantages of a steerable nose wheel are well understood by pilots. Since there is some question of control of the BD-5 in cross wings, I consider a steerable nose wheel a real safety feature. There are some disadvantages, such as a longer steering radius, but since the BD-5 is Continue Reading
Modifications
Builders Tips: Where’s the Beef?
Written by Scott Manning, September 1995: Beef doesn’t always have to weight a lot. Here are a couple of “beef-ups” that add significant strength without a large weight penalty. The first “beef-up” is along the FU62 bulkhead where the horizontal stabilator attaches. There have been documented cases of cracking and Continue Reading