Micro Retracts

These retracts are extremely lightweight. A three gear set, including air tank, air valve, fill valve, tubing and wire struts weighs in at 3 ounces.

The minimum air requirement is approximately 70 lbs., depending on the size and the weight of the wheels used.

Micro Retract Kit  Price each -
		CAD engineered Low Profile (.488” when retracted) Side frames and trunions machined from 6061 solid aluminum bar stock Air up, spring down Air Kit included
Air Line 1/8" OD  Price per ft -
		Superthane Poly-u Tubing
Black Nylon Tee  Price each -
		Fits 1/8" Air Line
Micro Retract Valve  Price each -
		One Way Valve Air Up, Spring Down
Micro Retract Fill Valve  Price each -
Micro Air Tank  Price each -

Notes on Winter Flying / Cold Weather

As of February 2008, we have begun to do some winter testing. Initial results indicate that the retracts did work, although they did need to be cycled a second time.

Due to the fact that the micro retracts are very small, they may not operate consistently when the temperature is below 0° Celsius (32°F). The 'gear down' function is affected because the spring struggles to lower and lock the gear into position.

More information regarding winter flying will be added as further testing takes place.