"W P Dixon"
:

Thanks Doc,
I had seen the site, it really is a nice looking little plane. They
do not
seem to be using the gear setup the original used, and I really do
like the original setup. Sure there are better ways to do it, but I
just like the simplicity that Corbin used in the design. I would
imagine I would go with a more modern wheel and brake system but I
would like the use the original gear set up and not have to go with a
Cub type gear. Maybe my train of thought is I want a real Baby Ace and
not a clone of Piper gear etc., hoping to get some input here to see
if "I" am the only one who thinks it is feasible to do and do right.
I will go with a Continental 65, just because they are easier to get
ahold of than the original powerplants.

Well, you could easily powere it with anyhting that will give you 30 or
more HP and it will go like a rocket with 65! Even if you build one with
modern plans, it would be a snap to put outrigger gear on it. It's been
done to a few airplanes that never had it. There's a few Hatz bipes with
outrigger gear, for example.
As long as your struts mount to a substantial part of the fuselage, that
is, a good solid cluster, you're fine. Since it was originally designed to
do that, no problem.
If you go for the two seater Junior Ace, or the Super ace, they both still
use outrigger gear anyway. The outrigger gear, in conjunction with a nice
long travel strut (shihc were in use with airplanes of the period) would
also give you excellent rough field capability..


Bertie