by sonex892. » Mon Sep 13, 2021 1:58 am
I had my Sonex based at a grass strip years ago and found the wheel pants were excellent grass catchers. When I found them full of grass I removed them till I relocated to an ashphelt runway. At the very least installing a bulkhead would solve most of the grass issue. Also had issues with the pants cracking regularly, I reckon caused from overstressing them to fit over 500 : 5 tires. I replaced the pants with vans style pants 5 years ago and they are holding up well. Oh, the 500:5 tires on a Sonex are a must for regular grass runway use.
Steve
Sonex 892
Steve
Lazair kit 1981 sold
Sonerai 2LS plansbuilt 2003 sold
Sonex kit 2010
Sonerai 2LS project rotax 912