Jim Brown a crit :
> Well... I can name the U-2, and the Harrier as two a/c that have
> outriggers. If memory serves me correct there was the B-47 several
> years ago, for starters. Not to mention all the high performance
> guilders, with the same mono wheel, and no outriggers.....
>
>
Jim,
Just to point out that monowheel gliders need several people to maneuver
on the field, and at least one person at the wingtip for takeoff.
Some vintage motor gliders do have mono wheel and outriggers (the well
known Falke, for instance), but taxiing in obstructed areas is a real pain.
BTW, the Falke, in spite of its ugliness, is really easy to take off and
land.
Best regards,
--
Gilles
http://contrails.free.fr
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