> >Is there an optimum location for the diehl gear castings? Does anyone know >>the rationale for that width? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >I'm not sure there is an "optimum" location but the Diehl plans say >to locate the castings close in or next to the fuselage as I >recall.
I recall seeing one KR (@12 years ago) with the gear coming out of the bottom of the fuselage, don't know if it was Diel or Grove. It may have been a 1-piece Grove unit using the original retractable mounts. Allen G. Wiesner 65 Franklin Street Ansonia, CT 06401-1240 203-732-0508 ----- Original Message -----

