<<....and hold the middle ground in terms of speed (Mono, TD, Trigear)>>
Really? Well faired fixed gear is usually speed-competitive with well-sealed
retractable,
at least up to 150knts. So the TD should occupy the higher ground.
Happy to share TD speed measurements, should you wish.
Duncan McF.
> On 17 September 2021 at 09:26 John Wighton <john@wighton.net> wrote:
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> Please see our alternate to the trigear, the Acroflight taildragger
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> We have one fully approved in the UK, G-MLXP, some more just starting their
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and one 8n the USA. So far we have had 50 enquiries.
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> We make our own legs, these are similar to the trigear with some subtle
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Beringer are making a brake kit, available through us or direct (same
price but we support the build), also finger brakes, flap actuators, etc.
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> We believe the TD Mod will pay for itself as Mono prices are lower than
> Trigear.
We believe the TD will prove to be the most popular version of the Europa,
it combines the best aesthetics with good ground handling and hold the middle
ground in terms of speed (Mono, TD, Trigear).
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> www.Acroflight.co.uk.
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> John Wighton
> Europa XS trigear G-IPOD
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