I have microswitches on the outriggers to confirm gear position. It does
mean one extra connection when rigging the aircraft but it is very quick
and easy to do. I used two pairs of low voltage power plugs and sockets.
These stay in place but will pull out easily if the wing is removed
fully without remembering to disconnect. I also have a light for the
main gear which will only light when two microswitches confirm the gear
is down and locked. There is also a red for when the main gear is not
fully up or down. All this requires work but weighs next to nothing.
Nigel Charles
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul
McAllister
Sent: 22 September 2007 20:13
Subject: Europa-List: Outriggers - Lockin
<paul.mcallister@qia.net>
Hi all,
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.
So... it looks like gear down and locked lights might be in order. I
know
some people have fitted them in the past.
Paul
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