zwakie a crit :
> Well, I guess you will know where this is leading: I will have to decide
> between
a mono-gear or nose-wheel Europa, and would like to find out if flying the
mono-gear is that much more difficult as compared to the nose-wheel. I also
would
like to get some idea of how a nose-wheel Europa compares to f.i. Cessna's
152/172 in terms of handling it in take-off and landings.
>
> All information that you can provide to help me in my decision-making process
is highly appreciated!
>
>
Zwakie,
The only thing we can take for granted is that nosewheel aircraft are
usueally easier on takeoff and landing than their taildragger
counterparts, especially in a strong crosswind.
I was never offered the opportunity to ride or fly a Europa, but my
answer to such a question would be "Arrange to fly both models in order
to get an opinion by yourself".
I'm sure you'll have no difficuly finding a Europa pilot willing to take
you on board to get a feeling of his dreambird.
If you are reasonably well trained and proficient, a reasonably
experienced pilot will have no problems leaving you the control for the
takeoff and landing in a well behaved airplane.
If he insists on keeping the controls, then ask another pilot in another
airplane ;-)
But don't launch in a project before having flown the model you are
considering. Or at the very least, have a competent and reliable pilot
friend fly it for you.
Best regards,
--
Gilles
http://contrails.free.fr
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