Jeremy:
Trigear: more panel space ( no flap/gear handle hole)
no taildragger type requirements for license or insurance
( getting noticeable...)
not retractable, therefore less complex to the Man than the
monowheel
big storage compartment where Monowheel used to be, but no
more
interior room ( center tunnel is structural )
rumored less problems with cowling temperatures on climbout
owing
to no blockage of outlet by extended monowheel gear
frame.(?)
Monowheel: Faster
Better choice for MG wings ( less drag )?
Fills that big hole in the center tunnel with a fat
wheel
That indescribable air of uniqueness
Keeps you flying all the way to engine shutdown
Less room on panel makes you think twice before
installing too much
instrumentation and avionics. Ferhevvinsake,
this is a VFR fun ship...
I bought the Monowheel and am taking glider training so that I know how to
handle
monowheeled aircraft. They're a bit different than even taildraggers.
Shaun
A207
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeremy Davey" <jeremycrdavey@btinternet.com>
Subject: Which version?
> Sorry to ask a question that I am sure has been asked 1001 times before,
but
> the message archive on the Europa Club web site isn't working, so I can't
> check to see what has been discussed on this topic before. Apologies!
>
> I'm considering building a Europa (and flew G-EUXS at Wombleton yesterday
> and had a fantastic time with it over the North Yorkshire Moors), but am
> very much undecided which version to build if I did choose that kit. As I
> understand it:
>
> Monowheel is lighter (30 lbs) and faster (10 kts)
>
> Tri-gear has better ground handling and variable flap settings
>
> The tri-gear also looks stunning on the ground ("but it shouldn't be on
the
> ground" I hear someone say).
>
> Does anyone out there have opinions (and reasons) for preferring one over
> the other? Do you think the mods like the extended tailwheel have cured
the
> monowheel problems or just ameliorated them somewhat?
>
> I should add that I have no problem with spending hours with a coach
> learning to fly the plane properly (I am, after all, a low-hours pilot). I
> also have no problem with something that is quirky, as long as it is
> consistent and safe.
>
> Thanks for any input anyone can offer.
>
> Kind regards,
> Jeremy Davey
>
>
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