Hi folks,
Is the last landing gear mod official. Its the one which puts in a brace to
prevent inadvertant collapses due to wear between the retract lever and
retract arm. A sketch of the mod appeared in the last Tech News from Europa
but are parts available? If so how much and is it easy to do once the gear
is in situ?
I got my monowheel check ride down in Lakeland with Lee after Sun and Fun
and I have to say it took some getting used to on take-off and landing -
particularly as there was quite a strong crosswind from the left. I know
I'll be limiting myself to a 5 kt cross wind (like they do with the
taildraggers I fly locally) until I'm happier I can keep straight.
The first few landings were a bit bouncy but after giving myself a bit more
time on the approach to get myself sorted speed/height wise felt
comfortable with the last few landings - one of which got me back my silly
Europa grin! (The earlier landings were more like a grimmace!). I got a
couple of hours in and felt happy with it after the first hour.
At this rate I should see first flight around late May/June.
Happy Europa-ing. Oh and if you didn't know there's a new video out (Europa
1999) which is a compilation of the first and second video with some new
shots of the XS, tri-gear and motor glider thrown in for good measure. ( I
have to have my appetite whetted again occasionally).
Regards
Martin Tuck
N152MT
Wichita, Kansas
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