| SD-6 Tape On Teeth $6.50 Postage Paid (U.S. Orders) |
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Temporarily Add Teeth to
your F3J or F3B Ship Injection Molded of Tough Polyethylene Plastic Won't Shatter like Carbon Fiber Effective on Most Landing Surfaces  |
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Use on nosecones was the prime design consideration however the SD-6 can be attached to just about any sailplane. The one piece hooked tooth design is effective on most landing surfaces and provides excellent protection from landing damage. The pliable"SD-6" conforms to the nose radius of most sailplanes and can be easily attached at the flying field. If you use a CF or FG tooth, keep an SD-6 in your flying box as an emergency replacement. The "SD-6" has excellent stopping power when used alone or maximum stopping power when used with a skeg.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Place on bottom side of the pointy end and wrap with tape :-) The choice of tape is a personal preference. 3/4" Clear vinyl tape looks the best but may not be the strongest so use a couple of layers. There are a lot of super strong tapes available so do some experiments and let me know what works best. I set up a test sled and simulated hundreds of landings and the only problem was wear on the front band of tape so it's a good idea to check the tape frequently for cuts and re-wrap if necessary. 
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The user assumes full responsibility for the determining the suitability and safe use of this product and acknowledges the inherent risk of flying radio controlled aircraft. Some airframes are not suitable for use in precision spot landing tasks common in American Thermal Duration competition. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PILOT TO DETERMINE IF HIS/HER PLANE IS SUTIBLE FOR THE TASKS TO BE FLOWN. If you are unsure, contact the manufacturer and determine if your plane is suitable for use with landing skids and skegs and American style precision landing tasks.
This admonition has been on all my skids and skegs for more than a decade but is more important now since we have turned over most model design and manufacture to foreign interests who have little regard for the preferences and traditions of American Thermal Duration. |