Tailwheel flat

[blueldr]

On one of the Super Cub Fly INs at Johnson Creek, one of those guys had the absolutely cheapest and simple tail wheel spares ever seen. It consisted of a short 2 x 4 block of wood cut in a sort of a sled shape with an axle hole drilled through it. He claimed to have used it very satisfactorily.

[hilltop170]

Maybe if you were to carry red tie down rope Dick would be happy, somehow I doubt it though.

I DO have red tiedown rope!

[GAHorn]

I've found that GREEN tie down ropes hold the airplane stationary better.
If you plan to FLY your airplane with rope installed anywhere .... I recommend RED rope. RED rope, when used to tie-down an airplane, also holds it FAST!

[krines]

The American Coaster Co maker of roller coasters has a solid rubber wheel that fits the 3200 for about 20 dollars. I know a few people who have them installed with thousands of hours of use. Not one has gone flat. Weighs a bit more though.

[blueldr]

Are they TDOd???

[krines]

I am not sure what a TDO is but I suspect it is some sort of legal term that applies to aircraft parts much like a 337, a field approval or some other term like that. I am pretty sure there are no such legal terms to describe said roller coaster wheel. I would not know as it is some of my friends who are using them not me.

[bsdunek]

How about it seems like all the tailwheel tubes seem to come from China, and are pretty thin and weak looking? A while ago I asked if anyone knew where to get the old substantial ones.
About the talc, yes, baby powder isn't what it used to be.
I run mine about 40 psi and have no trouble with bounce (all the 'bounce' is at the main gear).