Paul
Sorry to hear about this incident. I will take your advice and install
microswitches on the outriggers. How does the airmaster governor handle
a prop strike? Does it have to be checked/serviced too?
--- Paul McAllister <paul.mcallister@qia.net> wrote:
> <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
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> Hi all,
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> Today I landed my Europa and the port outrigger had not locked down.
> As the
> airspeed decayed I guessed what had happened and tried to keep the
> wing off,
> over corrected and ground looped it. Exit one prop. Fortunately it
> was a
> windless day so I wasn't trying to fight too many other variables.
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> So... it looks like gear down and locked lights might be in order. I
> know
> some people have fitted them in the past.
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> Paul
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