I did, but found it to be a very bad idea. When operating from a bumpy gras
s field the plane was behaving like a jack rabbit. There is zero shock abso
rption, just spring action. If you are the perfect pilot who always makes 3
-point landings you won't have any trouble. But even on takeoff I had to pu
sh the stick forward to stop the nose from jumping up. I ended up using one
spring plus the bungee on the other side, the best of both worlds. Everybo
dy else seems to be very happy with them.
I find that the whole nosegear design is flawed and flimsy, and was done as
an afterthought .
I look at other planes like the Jabiru and see really robust legs, and with
proper shock absorbers.
Karl
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com <owner-europa-list-server@matr
onics.com> on behalf of Rick Moss <Rkwmoss@gmail.com>
Sent: 28 September 2018 09:18
Subject: Europa-List: Re: Noseleg bungee/spring replacement
Has anyone ever replaced the bungee and feel able to share their experience
?
Thanks
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