Chris,
The new Lancair strut mod and overhaul allows for a 60 degree
turning limit. I understand that a completely new strut assembly provides
similar turning limits. Hard to tell exactly from the video, but I’d say
that it’s turning at about at 60 degrees. On my IV-P, I can essentially “stop”
one main wheel when turning at the pivot limit—that appears pretty much
what he’s doing here.
I’d seek other comments on this, but I also understand
that the limit stops built into the strut will keep it from pivoting too far
under “normal operation;” that the danger is when moving it with a
tow tractor, etc that can shear the internal limit stops. Other views?
Bob Pastusek