Tim,
Roger, wilco... I need a better towbar and tow rope.
Bob
On Thursday, September 25, 2008, at 02:49PM, <ward.t@xtra.co.nz> wrote:
>
>Bob,
>I put my back out doing exactly that. Long recovery. Watch out.
>Tim
>12 Waiwetu Street
>Fendalton,
>Christchurch
>NEW ZEALAND
>PH 0064 3 3515166
>MOB 021 0640221
>ward.t@xtra.co.nz
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Raimo Toivio" <raimo.toivio@rwm.fi>
>To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
>Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 6:33 AM
>Subject: Re: Europa-List: Monowheel designs... any others out there?
>
>
>Bob,
>
>Typical monos tailwheel weight is around 35 kgs = 77 lbs.
>So picking it up is possible for quite a strong person but
>I do not recommend it because there is a risk to hurt your back
>or planes rudder etc.
>
>More sophisticated way is to use lightweight pushable/pullable towbar.
>Even a rope is ok but you cannot push w it.
>
>Raimo w Mono
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Robert Borger" <rlborger@mac.com>
>To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
>Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 7:11 PM
>Subject: RE: Europa-List: Monowheel designs... any others out there?
>
>
>>
>> Rick,
>>
>> Sure, you just stop the engine, climb out, go around back, pick up the
>> tail and walk it around. Then you can get back in, restart the engine and
>> taxi where necessary.
>>
>> And I'm only being a bit facetious ;-}
>>
>> Bob Borger
>> Europa XS Monowheel, Intercooled Rotax 914 & Airmaster C/S Prop.
>> 99.9% complete. Chasing gremlins in the radio.
>>
>> On Thursday, September 25, 2008, at 10:11AM, "rick"
>> <rick@amimotormanagement.co.uk> wrote:
>> >Just as a matter of interest could I turn a Mono on my short, very bumpy,
>> >grass strip (max 20' wide with no turning area) after backtracking in a
>> >strong wind. I sometimes have trouble with my trike using full braking
>> >on
>> >one wheel!
>> >
>> >Cheers
>> >
>> >Rick
>> >
>> >G-RIKS 912S Trike
>>
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