Tom,
Do you have any pics of how you set up and use your winch?
Steve
N42AH
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tom Friedland
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 12:29
Subject: Re: Europa-List: FW: Monowheel Trailer
Hi Troy
My trailer came from the UK and I had the same problems that you have. I
put a larger tire on so the ramp did not even get close to the landing gear
frame. I fixed that by making an extension fo the ramp hinge so it is was
farther back. I also put spacers on both sides of the enclosure for the
tire to keep it centered.
I moved the winch forward and elevated it so the tailwheel can go farther
forward. It is close but works and the winch strap holds the wheel forward
nicely.
My wings fit ok once I did some grinding so that the pin lined up and the
thing that holds the aileron control securely is in the proper location.
I would send photos but my ability to transfer photos to the computor is
currently not working.
Tom Friedland N96V Ellensburg WA
On 6/12/07, Troy Maynor <wingnut54@charter.net> wrote:
> Hi All,
> I attempted to ask this a few days ago but my mail bounced back once and
> vanished the second time. I will try again.
>
> I loaded the fuselage on the mono-trailer yesterday for the first time.
> This is a Europa USA locally built steel trailer and I have my doubts as
> to whether it is the same diminsions as the current ones. I was not able
> to close the ramp all the way up, but sufficiently to capture the gear a
> little. I wanted to know if the wide (8") edge of the ramp is suppose to
> make contact with the front of the landing gear frame. And, how deep does
> the sides of the landing gear frame get captured by the raised ramp?
> That's one issue.
>
> The tail wheel is hitting the tongue jack. This needs work, possibly
> trimming the mount for the jack and making a capture device.
>
> When I put the wings on I noted the spars don't fit square into holders. I
> think these have been changed in design as well. Can someone that has
> their plane on the trailer take some pictures close up in these 3 areas
> and post them or email them to me? I need to get the plane to the paint
> shop soon. Thanks.
>
> Troy Maynor
> N120EU Europa Monowheel Classic
> Left to finish:
> Paint,(some) interior,engine install, (some) wiring.
> Weaverville, NC USA
>
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