New STC for STOL enthusiasts

“We have created the most advanced technology for the most iconic airplanes,” said Acme Aero CEO Matt McSwain. “Over several years of advanced testing and over 2,000 sets flying in the experimental world, both systems have proved themselves in multiple mission profiles.”

The systems are specifically designed to dampen landing energy through shock absorbers rather than through the airframe. In addition, both the Black Ops and Stinger suspensions “significantly improve performance and safety while improving strength and reliability,” stated Acme Aero in a press release.

“We have pushed every single customer to the Black Ops and Stinger tailwheel,” said CubCrafters dealer Mike Sasser. “The product makes the airplane considerably safer. It eliminates rebound which really helps with ground loop situations, especially with low time pilots.”

Several redundancies including threaded and welded top plates, lock nuts, and triple seals safeguard against failure on any type of terrain.

The Black Ops and Stinger tailwheel kits are available for $4,800 (main gear) and $2,300 (tailwheel), respectively.

Both systems were designed with redundancies to reduce the chance of failure, the company noted, including a threaded and welded top out plate on the shock absorbers, along with a lock nut on the piston valve stack. The Black Ops shocks have a triple seal pack to extend life and reduce the chance of leaks.