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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

But I have maintained 5000 feet at 6000 pounds gross weight,” notes Ross. Pretty much the only metal parts are the landing gear legs, stainless firewalls, engine mounts, engines and hardware. A long wheelbase and reasonably firm gear offset the Gweduck’s high center of gravity to make an easy-handling taildragger.