My 12 has 6 inch extended gear with 31s, powered by a 150 with a long mount and borer prop. Ive flown it with stock 12 gear, standard 18 gear, and 6 inch extended gear and 31s. I don’t think I would buy35s without borrowing a set and trying it first. I dont think my 150 would power 35s the way I would want it to if I was on standard 12 or 18 gear.
Using 6 inch extended gear and 31s I like the added angle of attack for takeoff and like not dragging my tailwheel through rough stuff when flairing during a stalled wheel landing. Having the prop further from snow and dirt, and a wider stance on steep beaches is a bonus.
That is a good point.. I have the BBW currently but dont think i would want to give it up for the increase..Extended gear is really the answer to my problems.. is the AOSS suspension good for Certified 12's?Depending on the Tailwheel setup it can change the AOA as well in the 3 pt. Going from a 8" 3200 TW to a BBW will flattened out the takeoff sight picture a bit the cowling.
With 18 gear, of course.".. is the AOSS suspension good for Certified 12's?"
Yes.
With 18 gear, of course.
Yes, absolutely. Missed that element.
Lots of positive attributes to the AOSS on my 18-geared-12.
What gear setup do you have (extended or standard)? What sold you on the AOSS suspension?
AOSS eliminates the bounce, the tires just stick and follow the terrain much better. That gives you effective breaking much sooner. You can still bounce if you hit hard enough but nothing like with bungees!!
DENNY