Looking to convert my S7 to tailwheel and wanted some feedback regarding which tailwheel spring I should get. Will mainly be flying intro grass strips, with the occasional off-airport landing on some rougher terrain.
Looking to convert my S7 to tailwheel and wanted some feedback regarding which tailwheel spring I should get. Will mainly be flying intro grass strips, with the occasional off-airport landing on some rougher terrain.
Dave
KitFox 6 Taildragger
912 ULS
Whirlwind 70” Prop
Garmin G3x
All around nice guy
@CTFox,
I run one on mine as do a few of my Fox buds. I'm a huge believer in "cry once, buy once". Will the others springs do the job? Sure! As for is it worth it? I say yes but ultimately, that is your call.
Dave
KitFox 6 Taildragger
912 ULS
Whirlwind 70” Prop
Garmin G3x
All around nice guy
I have the Grove aluminum tailwheel spring. Not cushy and soft, but very tough for rough landing conditions.
Jim Ott
Portland, OR
Kitfox SS7 flying
Rotax 912ULS
I love my T3. It absorbs the shock with controlled rebound - adjustable. Only weighs about 1.5 lbs. more than the standard 3-leaf steel spring assembly. Easier on the airframe also.
John Evens
Arvada, CO
Kitfox SS7 N27JE
EAA Lifetime
Chap. 43 honorary Lifetime
What tailwheel are you running with the T3? I had called Airframes Alaska when I was thinking about putting one on my old model IV and they had said it will only fit some specific ones.
I have the lightweight 8” pneumatic Matco.
John Evens
Arvada, CO
Kitfox SS7 N27JE
EAA Lifetime
Chap. 43 honorary Lifetime
Had a T3 for awhile, going to try out the TK1 Racing on the 7.
Keeping the baby bush of course.
T3 is great! World of difference from stock spring, love it. Paired with dual fork 8” matco.