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DavidKeran

Active Member

Supporting Member

Jan 7, 2023

Hello all,

I took a look at a Starduster Too project today, and am trying to figure out if the gear is old or new style.

With the tail level, I took a picture of the side of the fuselage and put a straight edge along the firewall line - it seems the wheel axle is about 3” aft of the firewall.

It seems to be between the old and new distances, from what I understand.

David