Quote Originally Posted by Delta Whisky View Post
Not to hi-jack this thread (but, I guess that I am) - is the Grove tail wheel spring lighter? How much?
I have the Grove aluminum tail wheel, which is currently on my plane but coming off soon so I can start covering. I'll weigh it when it's off. Like the Grove aluminum main gear there's nothing particularly light about it, it's just simple and tough.

I know the T3 is "all that" for heavy duty use but the places I land are routinely served by planes with all varieties of tail wheels and none break off. If it's really rough the tail wheel should spend minimal time on the ground anyway. Maybe I'll upgrade later, who knows.