Acme Aero | 2023 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Are We There Yet?

 

Soaring to New Heights: Dive into Acme Aero’s Latest Innovations at 2023 EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Matt McSwain and Eric Robinson, Chief Operators at Acme Aero, took center stage at the EAA AirVenture show, proudly showcasing Acme’s groundbreaking integrated tailwheel system. Designed for the Stinger and the 1-bolt, 2-bolt variants, this system replaces traditional tailwheel setups with a sleek, one-piece design, boasting adjustable caster settings, real shimmy dampeners, and tubeless billet CNC wheels. The duo also highlighted additional Acme Aero aviation innovations, including a certified system tailored for Cessna models, promising enhanced safety and adaptability for aviators everywhere.

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