I saw some footage on U-Tube of an RV owner who started their trike without
the wings - wrecked it totally in about 3 seconds! I know that the engine
was probably a lot more powerful but I'd take plenty of advice (Andy Draper)
before trying it.
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From: <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 6:55 AM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: A few curiosity questions
>
> Hi Bob
>
> "I would expect the trike would handle up to 60kts without much question,
> it has directional control with the differential braking. You need to be
> very much able to anticipate the adverse torque effect of the prop and
> engine though, ie:- hard right rudder would be needed as if with wings. Of
> course you would need a very long runway on which to accelerate then
> brake. The friction damper on the nose leg would need to be right "on
> song" too."
>
> Thx. for the reply.
>
> I would expect about the same of the Trigear. Did you ever run yours
> without wings on?
>
> I had a I-80 Kasperwing motorglider, and without the wing and associated
> inertia, it became less directional stable at a lesser speed than with
> wing.
>
> Ron P.
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