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    Big Tires and Acro

    Sorry if this has been discussed, I couldn’t find it in a search. Any thoughts on loops and rolls with 21”-26” tires with a 7GCBC? Just curious if I get big tires should I change back to 8.5 for acro or just get another whole new airplane…ha, I wish!
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    Wide Rear Seat?

    The wide rear seat is pretty popular these days. Being old and set in my ways, not sure I understand why. Not seeing an advantage, maybe somebody can tell me what I’m missing?
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    Tail Wheel

    I have enough play where the Scott tail wheel assembly on my 7GCAA is bolted to the leaf springs so that the tail wheel can move 1" laterally at the ground contact point when on a jack, if that makes sense. Wondering if I should shim that gap? I stuck a piece of sheet metal in there which...
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    496 to 660, folding rear seat?

    Anybody have experience replacing the 496 panel mount with a 660 panel mount? I'm told the Air Gizmo panel docks fit the same hole, but what about data/power/ interface cables with transponder and comm? Probably need to replace? Also, want to increase the range of folding rear seat back...
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    External Loads

    Does anyone have any experience with carrying (cross country) skis lashed to their Citabria wing struts? FAA Policy N8900.314 seems to govern for Alaska but how about the lower 48? I can't see where it is specifically prohibited in the POH. Anyone fabricated or had field approved a ski tube...
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    Larger Tires for 7GCAA

    I want to put 7 or 8.00x6 tires on my 98 GCAA. I've been told on good authority that for the 8.00's, I need a spacer to avoid rubbing the tire on the brake caliper, and possibly longer wheel bolts. Any thoughts? Thanks
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