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by Kentkgb
Sun Dec 10, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Grove landing gear
Replies: 2
Views: 3247

Grove landing gear

Hi, I have an express ct with a 260hp IO540, serial number Q119. It is currently at 2895lb gross weight. I've been in touch with grove about getting the aluminium landing gear - is the express 2000 landing gear the same? Grove are telling me this is the only type they have made. Are there any other ...
by Kentkgb
Wed Feb 09, 2022 10:53 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Steel Landing Gear
Replies: 7
Views: 51514

Re: Steel Landing Gear

I have the fiberglass (I think) gear legs on the express 260 I’ve bought. The gear legs look slightly splayed. Could anyone advise on the best course of action?
by Kentkgb
Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:29 am
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Takeoff performance
Replies: 8
Views: 20013

Re: Takeoff performance

I’m just guessing, having not flown a wheeler, but 1200ft is tight for a high performance single. With perfect conditions (15kt straight down the strip, cold day, light) you may be ok, but less than perfect you’ll be off the end. Put yourself down on the wait list.
by Kentkgb
Sat Mar 06, 2021 2:29 am
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Just bought an express 260 CT.... advice wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 9879

Just bought an express 260 CT.... advice wanted

Hi folks, I’ve just bought an express 260 in Australia with the cruciform tail. Do I need to think about converting it to the low tail? Who is good to speak to about the do’s and don’ts of flying them? Any advice appreciated. Rego is VH-PNK in Australia. I’ve currently got a build going of another a...