Just a quick update.

I took the Robin to the Airport for first taxi and I discovered a landing gear design error. I built the gear with a horizontal core of Spruce wood. Under the gear clamps, the wood crushed slightly and the gear released or started to slide out of the gear clamp. This is a basic design flaw and because of it, I have fired the designer!!!!

After I hired me back, I went back to the drawing board and started on an all aluminum spring gear. I will either build it myself or Have Robbie Grove fabricate it up for me.


In the mean time, if you are in the Southern California area, specifically Tehachapi on Labor Day Weekend, you are invited to attend the ESA western conference at Tehachapi airport. My original plan was to haul the Robin out for her first Public showing, but the gear problem took care of that plan. I will be speaking on the Robin design @10:30 am on Sunday.

If you can make I would love to meet any of the Blog followers.

Mark Calder