Dad decided to buy a flying RV8 , and the wheelpants are set really low. This airplane will now be operating off a rough grass strip with lots of dips/bumps/gopher holes/etc. I think the plan for now to get it ready for a bumpy/rough strip is add a Vince Frazier/Bell tailwheel, and do something with the wheelpants. Would it be easier to raise/trim the current wheelpants (in primer) , or start out with a new set? I had also looked at Smokyray's "bushwheels" as a future option. Suggestions?
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