Murray sibbeston Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 I bought a set of datum wheel skis. I need to extend the outer axle to mount the skis. So I’m wondering what the Matco options are? I’m in the ultralight category in Canada so no restrictions. An extended 1” or 3/4” axle is required. Any comments or experience with this? I’ve seen the videos of the plane on the same skis in Sweden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 Could you machine a special extended axle nut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 Datum offers services for having adapters machined for different axles. Matcos are hollow axles. The instructions for their skis have a contact email and a bit of info about what you need to do. Because of the type of seal matcos use, you will also likely need to protect the seals from being destroyed and too much strain on the bearings to mount skis. Datum's manuals have recommendations for this too for the use of spacers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 Burrrrr, Need sunny Arizona. LOL Looks like fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray sibbeston Posted December 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 Not my picture. I just wanted click bait and used one from the datum site. There are two planes on utube with the skis so I know it’s been done. I bought a used set of skis for cheap. I’ll need to be careful as the nose wheel is delicate but in northern Canada it opens up a lot of country and increases the safety margin a lot. I’m rebuilding my taylorcraft this winter so the ctsw is forced into bush plane life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted December 20, 2023 Report Share Posted December 20, 2023 Love me a Taylorcraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanct2k Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 One input about the nosewheel ski, i made a mount that put the nose wheel 1/2” inch under the ski and it still creates a LOT of drag trough the snow. Feels like you release the brakes when it finally comes up with the stick full back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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