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Re: Tailwheel Mod.

Subject: Re: Tailwheel Mod.
From: Tony Krzyzewski <tonyk@kaon.co.nz>
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 11:52:40
Well done!

The first thing I would do is buy one of Graham Singleton's stern posts.
That way you can do all of the reinforcing layups with the top off. If you
build the stern post the way Europa designed then you'll have to do it with
the top on the aircraft which is not fun!

Tony


-----Original Message-----
From: TroyMaynor@aol.com <TroyMaynor@aol.com>
Date: Monday, December 14, 1998 10:34 AM
Subject: Tailwheel Mod.


>HI ALL,
>Having bought a partially built kit I am faced with how to proceed with
>installing the new tailwheel mod that I bought from the factory. The
original
>tail wheel had already been installed. The top has not been put on but that
>time is approaching. I've heard bits on different ways to proceed but each
>different from my situation. I'm working on the rudder pedals and pulleys
now.
>   The instructions in the mod call for reenforcement layups on the rear
>closeout which of course is't there yet. In broad terms (at this time
anyway)
>can anyone advise the recommended way to proceed taking into consideration
>weight, external appearance and of course performance. I have talked to the
>factory but thought I would like to hear from the wisdom of this forum
also.
>Thanks all.
>Troy-#120



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