Re: ground handling

[Mark Chetwynd-Talbot <markt@avnet.co.uk>]

I think this must be Garry with the re-built G-BWCV Subaru engined Europa
which I wrote off a year ago. I wonder what the empty weight is now he has
repaired it and whether he has done the tail wheel mod.

> >The reason is that not many pilots are quick enough learners to
recognise a
> >swinging Europa Classic till it's too late to stop it.
> 
> I'll second that. When that critter bites it _really_ bites fast. I
thought
> I was getting quite good at taildragger takeoffs until I flew N512SA with
> the old tailwheel. If your right foot doesn't go to the floor as soon as
it
> starts to swing then it's groundloop time. I did a very undignified
> departure from Appleton that day.
> 
> That incident convinced me absolutely that the new tailwheel and
something
> more than a quick type conversion from trikes are mandatory if you are to
> fly the monowheel safely.
> 
> Tony
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