Hi Paul,
Yes, In theory, I can make the gear legs any length I want to give me a
sensible ground clearance. This set can let me swing up to a 70" prop
if I want (i.e. if the engine will allow) with full deflection and flat
tyres. The gear leg length has to be designed with the tail wheel in
mind to ensure that the ground angle does not exceed 16 degrees to allow
me to three-point it before stalling.
The brake lines will run down the front trough in the "I" beam with
flexible connectors by the pivots.
I'll dig out some more pictures later but am rushing to get things ready
for the rally.
Nigel
On 26/08/2014 18:34, Paul McAllister wrote:
>
> Hi Nigel,
>
> I have a couple of questions:
>
> Could you tell me if there is an increase in ground clearance over the mono?
> Where in are the wheels in relation to the MAC ?
> Are the brake lines internal to the gear?
>
> Some more pictures would be great!!
>
> Thanks, Paul
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Nigel Graham
> Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 3:36 AM
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Heads Up for UK based tail-dragger fans
>
> Some of you will know that I've been developing an articulating,
> full-suspension tail-dragger conversion for the Europa (for the last few
> millennia it seems). Anyhow, I pulled the first carbon fibre cross-member
> out of the moulds last week (3.6 Kg before you ask) and trial rigged it -
> picture attached.
> For those of you with an interest, I will be displaying it, together with a
> load of other "off piste" Europa developments, at the LAA rally at Sywell
> this coming weekend.
>
> We will be on the Europa Club stand - so come over and say "hello" and grab
> a cup of coffee. We have a large marquee, so don't be put off by the
> weather!
>
> Nigel
>
>
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