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We are continuing the fabrication and welding on the Bulldog landing gear. The shock struts are complex and time consuming. We have measured and test fit the struts into place to make sure the proper travel has been achieved.  The travel we were looking for is approx 3 inches, they are a combination oil and spring shock struts. The oil is for inital touch down and then the springs are for ground operation and taxing.

Here we are welding the bottom attach pivot point of the right hand shock strut.

After welding of pivot point test fit of shock strut to make sure proper bolt hole alignment

With fabrication of the right hand gear as far as we can go assembly of the left hand gear has begun.

Welding begins on the left hand gear box beam.