Rick Heis wrote:
> ...
> (3) I did see a company that has this mod available but nothing by
> the company or pilots about this mod. I am not set in stone about
> this mod, but it has several appealing qualities. I just need to
> know if its technically safe and sound and 'airworthy'? I will list
> the web page of this company.
>
> http://isuisse.ifrance.com/CCandE/europa.htm
Skipping commentary on their home page(!), the above web story seems to end
about 1/2000, before flight testing. Though someone more qualified re
taildraggers than I should comment, seems to me not much nose-up attitude,
making wheel landings the norm. How this then affects behavior on rough
surfaces would be one question. Another consideration thus may be engine
choice, where the heavier the installation the more tendency to nose over, as
the gear location seems as minimally fwd as desirable, esp with the effect
full flaps on the Europa.
In general though, the tunnel not required for the monowheel is available for
installation of systems, making them far more accessible for inspection and
maintenance.
Regards,
Fred F.
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