The XS handling is very similar but the higher engine position gives an
extra inch of ground clearance. This is only going to be of benefit for
marginal cases of prop strike. This assumes that the Classic has been
updated with the newer tailwheel configuration.
Please note that, as with all tailwheel aircraft, full aft stick should
be applied on the ground at all times except with tailwinds. This
includes during runup with power against brake.
I would suggest that the causes of monowheel propstrikes during taxi are
no different to many conventional shallow angle taildraggers. However
once the tail has lifted the chances of a propstrike are greatly
increased due to the loss of roll stability.
Nigel Charles
> -----Original Message-----
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> server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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> Subject: RE: Europa-List: Europa G-ZTED Prop Strike
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> Thanks Justin and Mike for heads up on Monowheel unwanted "Nose
Low/ness"
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> Curious, does the XS Monowheel have any better manners as far as
nosing
> over compared to the Classic?
>
> Thx.
> Ron Parigoris
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