My Permit finally arrived last Saturday and, after a number of circuits &
landings with my test pilot / instructor, I finally managed my 'first Europa
solo' Monday afternoon.
What a buzz!!!!
Anyone got any tips on taxiing the tri gear as I found this by far the most
difficult part of handling the aircraft, In fact my last landing was on
runway 28 at Blackpool and the wind was 230 deg. up to 15 kts. I got the
plane down on the tarmac safely but then nearly ended up on the grass as the
wind was weathercocking me powerfully to the left and I really struggled to
keep it on the runway, particularly at the point where the rudder became
ineffective and I had to transfer to the toe brakes.
Any hints and tips would be gratefully received.
Richard Iddon G-RIXS
p.s. Bumped into the Europa 'fly-in' to Ireland. It was nice to see a few
more Europa's at Blackpool.
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