In an off list response to a similar inquiry I got this response from Bob
Berube:
Hi Rob,
The kits for the moment as I understand are still being delivered with the
same foot operated brake system as you have. I installed a hand brake
system in the Europa Tri-Gear Demonstrator at Lakeland while still with
Europa. It worked so well that a lot of guys are converting to the system.
Some of the new folks have seen it and assume that it is the kit system.
The system is very simple, has a remote reservoir and can be used from
either seat.
Regards,
Bob A166
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shaun Simpkins" <shauns@hevanet.com>
<europa@avnet.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Brakes
> I thought that there wasn't any room for toe brakes in the Europa!
Doesn't
> the Lakeland
> Tri-gear have a new arrangement of the standard hand brakes?
>
> Shaun
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Svein Johnsen" <svein.johnsen@mossww.com>
> Subject: Brakes
>
>
> > To all Tri-Gear owners:
> >
> > The Europa Lakeland demo Tri-Gear has hand-operated brakes, by two
levers
> > fitted in the center consol to the right of the throttle, while I
> understand
> > the standard arrangement that comes with the kit is foot operated
brakes.
> >
> > Has anyone else made this modification? How do you find using one hand
> to
> > operate the brakes and sometimes also the throttle when taxiing? Would
> you
> > still recommend making this mod.?
> >
> > To those flying with the foot operated brakes: How do you like them -
is
> > foot space too tight or is it OK once you get used to it? Can you
operate
> > the brakes and the rudder at the same time (toes on rudder, heels on
> > brakes?), or do you have to let go the rudder control if you apply the
> > brakes?
> >
> > Regards
> > Svein Johnsen - #A225
> >
> >
>
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