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SN#31 1997 430 hours Wings Reprofiled. 2 sets of Winglets. Licensed
Standard Category. Ready to Race . SN-10B, Garmin, Winter, Dittel FSG 71M, Cambridge GPS-NAV Model 20, EDS Oxygen , ASW-28 panel for added leg clearance, 2 Batteries and Charger, Tail Ballast, Tinted Canopy, Fiberglass top Cobra Trailer with 17 wheels. Always stored inside. Full Ground Handling equipment. $80,000 US Scottsdale Arizona USA Contact Paul Cordell 480-419-9390 Photos Available @ http://www.asa-soaring.org/aco/pc.asp |
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Paul M. Cordell wrote:
SN#31 1997 430 hours Wings Reprofiled. 2 sets of Winglets. Licensed Standard Category. Ready to Race . SN-10B, Garmin, Winter, Dittel FSG 71M, Cambridge GPS-NAV Model 20, EDS Oxygen , ASW-28 panel for added leg clearance, 2 Batteries and Charger, Tail Ballast, Tinted Canopy, Fiberglass top Cobra Trailer with 17 wheels. Always stored inside. Full Ground Handling equipment. $80,000 US 17 Wheels? Just couldn't be like everyone else and get an 18 wheeler? ;-) Seriously, what does this mean? Shawn |
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He has 17 inch wheels on the trailer instead of what
I think is standard at 15 inch. Any noticable difference with the larger wheels????? Brian 17 Wheels? Just couldn't be like everyone else and get an 18 wheeler? ;-) Seriously, what does this mean? Shawn |
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When it was time to replace the 14 inch tires, I decided to try to
address some of the scary towing issues. The original 3.5X14 inch tires had very tall sidewalls with very little lateral stability. Any side loads would cause alot of swaying of the trailer. In researching my options, I discovered that my particular Cobra trailer had the same bolt pattern as an early Honda Civic. It was just as cost effective to consider aftermarket wheels and tires. I found a local aftermarket shop that had a huge selection of wheels and tires. I took the trailer to their shop and was able to try on a couple of different combos. Ultimately, I ended up with a 17X7 inch wheel that effectively doubled the lateral contact patch and reduced the sidewall height by more than half. It is the most stable trailer I have ever towed. Last weeks trip to Parowan featured a 20+ mph 90 degree crosswind. The trailer never swayed!! The Ad for the '27 and Photos of the Wheels can be found @ http://www.asa-soaring.org/aco/pc.asp |
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Paul M. Cordell wrote:
When it was time to replace the 14 inch tires, I decided to try to address some of the scary towing issues. The original 3.5X14 inch tires had very tall sidewalls with very little lateral stability. Any side loads would cause alot of swaying of the trailer. In researching my options, I discovered that my particular Cobra trailer had the same bolt pattern as an early Honda Civic. It was just as cost effective to consider aftermarket wheels and tires. I found a local aftermarket shop that had a huge selection of wheels and tires. I took the trailer to their shop and was able to try on a couple of different combos. Ultimately, I ended up with a 17X7 inch wheel that effectively doubled the lateral contact patch and reduced the sidewall height by more than half. It is the most stable trailer I have ever towed. Last weeks trip to Parowan featured a 20+ mph 90 degree crosswind. The trailer never swayed!! Better watch out, or some kid with an early Honda Civic is going to steal your wheels! What type of vehicle are you towing with? |
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The new tires were move up from 165/80/13 to Essen 205/40/17's
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Paul,
Nice pictures of your glider. Ummm, a question. You have a shot of the panel in flight (21.4 miles from Flagstaff). Where are your legs? "Paul M. Cordell" wrote in message .. . SN#31 1997 430 hours Wings Reprofiled. 2 sets of Winglets. Licensed Standard Category. Ready to Race . SN-10B, Garmin, Winter, Dittel FSG 71M, Cambridge GPS-NAV Model 20, EDS Oxygen , ASW-28 panel for added leg clearance, 2 Batteries and Charger, Tail Ballast, Tinted Canopy, Fiberglass top Cobra Trailer with 17 wheels. Always stored inside. Full Ground Handling equipment. $80,000 US Scottsdale Arizona USA Contact Paul Cordell 480-419-9390 Photos Available @ http://www.asa-soaring.org/aco/pc.asp |
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Chris, thanks for the compliments on the Photos. You may also note
that the SN-10B shows a 8.6 Kt average climb going thru 16.7 K feet. On that Day, Flagstaff was the Goal. Given it was ~115 degrees on the ground at Turf Soaring, I was giving Dawn an opportunity to "practice" Towing and visit a much cooler place. I loitered around the area until she arrived and within 30 minutes of landing, we were enjoying our first Martini with good friends. It was a Great Day!! Sales ad and Photos can be viewed http://www.asa-soaring.org/aco/pc.asp |
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"Where are my Legs?" They are barely visible @ the bottom of the
photo. I have a '28 small panel that allows me to pull my legs up and put my feet flat on the floor. It's a really nice feature to be able to stretch on long flights. |
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