Good point Mike, But the destructions :-) for fitting the spats (pants)
stipulates putting the tail on the ground to simulate a very high nose
angle, then fitting spats (pants) with a small additional clearance,
But point Taken,
Ivor
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Sleeping aboiard
Craig,
You may wish to place a support under the tail, so that it doesn't crash
down when you climb into the rear section! I seem to remember the crew
of the old DC4 placing such a support before loading or unloading cargo,
to avoid such embarrassment.
A general point for tri-gear owners is to make sure that both occupants
do not step on the rear of the wing walkway at the same time. I
witnessed this happen last year, and there was damage to the mainwheel
spats (pants) that appeared superficial but had interfered with one of
the brake fittings.
The message is: always watch your weight and balance!
Mike
EuropaClub Safety Officer
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