> But certainly increases the tendency to ground loop, which often dings the
> prop<
That would be true for the monowheel, with its unhelpful outrigger geometry
(i.e.outrigger axes well behind the mainwheel axle).
Duncan McF.
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From: "Graham Singleton" <grahamsingleton@btinternet.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 7:05 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Berube conventional gear
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> <grahamsingleton@btinternet.com>
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> William,
>> The axle line relative to the CG position is quite far forward on the
>> mono Europa, which puts quite a load on the tailwheel. However, this is
>> one aspect of the Europa that the Factory were very happy with. It
>> certainly reduces the tendency to nose-over.
>>
>> Duncan McF.
> But certainly increases the tendency to ground loop, which often dings the
> prop :-(
> Graham
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