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by kevin
Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:07 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Express-builder forum
Replies: 16
Views: 65204

Re: Express-builder forum

As far as I know, I havent seen or heard of any BRS being fitted to a Wheeler. The RG version is an add that the factory- www.compairtechllc.com has available, however I hear that it is an expensive option. While there are several aircraft flying with the 6cyl engine, this plane was designed for the...
by kevin
Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Express-builder forum
Replies: 16
Views: 65204

Re: Express-builder forum

One more thing, The one that I will have flying will be completed next week. It has an IO360 200hp with appx 615 hours, constant speed Hartzell prop, GRT Horizon EFIS, KX135 GPS/com, Narco 12D nav/com and transponder. It also has a 2 axis autopilot. She has epoxy coated wet wings and holds a total o...
by kevin
Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:52 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Express-builder forum
Replies: 16
Views: 65204

Re: Express-builder forum

Also, there are partially built kits that are around for much less than a new kit, although the new kits have some improvements. There is a guy in Nevada that had one a few months back about 65% complete, and it had the engine and prop for around 35k. I can look up his info if you would like it.
by kevin
Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Express-builder forum
Replies: 16
Views: 65204

Re: Express-builder forum

I have 2 CTs, the first one should fly this week again, and the other later this year. Lets start with the first one, SN 16 bought in 1990. This was the 3rd flying Wheeler. I bought it last year from the original builder with around 2500 total airframe hours, and about 615 on the engine. I have flow...
by kevin
Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:50 pm
Forum: Wheeler General Information
Topic: Express-builder forum
Replies: 16
Views: 65204

Express-builder forum

I inherited this forum as an old discus forum, and due to the lack of support for the old discus software, couldn't get it to work with the new OS on the webserver. So, I have installed this forum, and will be converting the old version and info to the new one as an archive as soon as I get my Wheel...