At 12:23 PM 12/10/2014, you wrote: >The Grumman gear is also a lot wider to start with than the Diehl >gear which is why they don't twist. >--------------------------------------------
Based on my experience with 30" Diehl gear legs, if I were using the Yankee gear legs I would cut them to the same shape and dimensions as the Diehl legs, and wrap them with one or two layers of KR cloth to add foam on lead and trail edge to shape and run brake lines. On the KR2S I'd cut them to no less than 26" and more likely, 28" for a better three point attitude on the ground. I feel my gear at 30" is just right for my slightly longer KR over the 2S. My KR is 765 pounds empty and I routinely fly at 1065 to 1100 pounds gross and have on occasion flown as heavy as 1250 to 1300 pounds. The flex seems to be just right without being too springy. I have video shot from the belly back by the tail showing the gear during takeoff and landing and they seem to flex no more than maybe 2 or 3 inches at the wheel. They handle just fine on grass strips also. Your results may vary............... Larry Flesner
