William,
The axle line relative to the CG position is quite far forward on the mono
Europa, which puts quite a load on the tailwheel. However, this is one
aspect of the Europa that the Factory were very happy with. It certainly
reduces the tendency to nose-over.
Duncan McF.
----- Original Message -----
From: "William McClellan" <wilwood@earthlink.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 4:02 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Berube conventional gear
>
> <wilwood@earthlink.net>
>
> Hello group, after retiring, moving, traveling and a 3 year absence I am
> coming
> up to speed back working on my Europa again. This is my first post in the
> matronics
> system.
>
> I am just finishing installing my Berube conventional gear mod. I am
> dealing with
> the subsequent re-setup of the flap operation, i.e., deciding on electric
> or mechanical
> actuation. I am leaning toward mechanical. And how to make use of my now
> unused
> monowheel open space. The gear is raked about a foot and intended to be
> raked forward
> but Bob Berube told me it might be acceptable to put the rake rearward. I
> will
> have to evaluate each positions stability and tendency to ground loop.
> The gear
> is one piece and hangs just below the fuselage so should be fared in. I
> believe
> I will develop wheel pants. I know this is a somewhat general question
> but I am
> asking for suggestions (or pitfalls) and maybe pictures from those who
> have gone
> before.
>
> Thanks,
> Bill McClellan
> Jabaru powered 164XS
> So Cal
>
>
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