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Originally Posted by Ron B.
(3)I fly off a grass strip and the nose wheel has me concerned.
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I fly off of 3K' grass strip with my 9A. I have 190 hours on it with at least one of every takeoff and landing being on the grass. I have never had any concern for landing on the grass. It is a non-issue. I think the fear for most people posting on the "A" models comes from lack of experience on grass. And, I honestly believe it is pilot technique that makes the difference on the "A" models. Don't slam the nose gear down on the ground or otherwise abuse it while on the ground and it will perform as needed. However, pay little attention to what you are doing with the nose gear while on the ground and you will have an incident.
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Originally Posted by Ron B.
(2) RV-10 style nose gear.
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Having said the above, I will say, if I could change to the RV-10 style nose gear, I would do it in a heartbeat.