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by jchisolm
Mon Apr 06, 2026 10:16 am
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: New Website
Replies: 1
Views: 266161

Re: New Website

Kevin,
Thanks for keeping this site up and running.
by jchisolm
Thu Jun 26, 2025 9:06 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: 2025 Oshkosh
Replies: 2
Views: 29135

Re: 2025 Oshkosh

Not this year but I'm really hoping to make it in '26
by jchisolm
Fri May 09, 2025 2:26 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Wing step
Replies: 0
Views: 74523

Wing step

I posted a similar question on the facebook forum and wanted to make sure and post it here also.

How did any of you attach a step to the wing or fuselage?
by jchisolm
Wed Jul 10, 2024 11:58 am
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Oshkosh 2024
Replies: 2
Views: 250968

Re: Oshkosh 2024

Posting this just so you know people are still here.
I wont be there this year, but maybe make a road trip up there next year
by jchisolm
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Parts and information
Replies: 2
Views: 269543

Re: Parts and information

That is really great news !! A lot of kits have changed hands over the years and parts go missing.
by jchisolm
Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:20 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Grove landing gear
Replies: 2
Views: 226039

Re: Grove landing gear

What gear do you have now? The Grove gear will give you a 3200lb mtow but it wont be a simple drop in replacement.
by jchisolm
Wed Aug 30, 2023 4:19 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Spring Bias Trim system
Replies: 0
Views: 274064

Spring Bias Trim system

I've been looking at various trim systems like Vans RV 10 spring bias system and rudder trim like Aerosport products. My question is do any of you know the secret sauce for selecting the spring? I ordered some springs from Vans and they seem to be about 4lb/in rate, 3 inch unloaded. The install stre...
by jchisolm
Sun Jul 16, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Fiberglass Cloth
Replies: 2
Views: 214476

Re: Fiberglass Cloth

7781 9oz available from lots of places. I have found that Aircraft Spruce usually has the best price/yd. I order the 50" wide stuff. A little easier to handle cutting. Fisker rotary cutter works well as does any quality set of scissors. I ordered peel-ply from Fiber Glast and am not happy with ...
by jchisolm
Sun May 21, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Pitot tube location
Replies: 3
Views: 271254

Re: Pitot tube location

Thanks.
I have your KP article printed out and saved in a file folder for the day I need to put in the static ports. Great work. Very helpful.
by jchisolm
Mon May 15, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Pitot tube location
Replies: 3
Views: 271254

Pitot tube location

I know my left wing is going to be heavy. So I was thinking of putting the GAP-26 pitot tube and controller out in the right wing. From everything I have read it seems the left wing location on most planes is just because "that's where it has always been". Another note said left was picked...