Fwiw, the air-tired roller blade wheels make the outriggers almost silent (a
nd likely reduce wear on the pivots etc).
Planes are made to fly, not drive around lol. Just fly it on the ground as w
ell as in the air and all is well. I prefer to extend my flying time, not m
inimize it lol. Besides, it=99s just way more fun.
Cheers,
Pete
> On Jun 10, 2020, at 11:47 AM, Steve Ivell <SteveIvell@pestproof.co.uk> wro
te:
>
> =EF=BB
> Hi Jon
>
> Those with a mono will tell you they are great (and I know they are a bit f
aster) but to my mind they are the worst of all types. Not a taildragger and
not the equivalent to a glider because there is a big prop at the front wai
ting to be pranged. I have flown in one as a passenger and the little outrig
ger wheels make a racket on hard surfaces when taxying.
>
> My old instructor always responded when he was asked about taildragger ver
sus nosewheel.=9Dhow many modern aircraft don=99
t have nosewheel configuration=9D? I=99m sure you can answer tha
t for yourself.
>
> I=99ll now prepare to be shot down in flames by the mono lovers!! Lo
l
>
> Kind Regards
>
> Steve Ivell
> E-mail: steveivell@pestproof.co.uk
>
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com <owner-europa-list-server@mat
ronics.com> On Behalf Of Jon Thayer
> Sent: 10 June 2020 12:12
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Unimproved field flying with the Europa
>
> Just curious to get some real data on unimproved field access and flying i
n the Europa. How well does the Tri-gear handle the landings and takeoffs.
I've been told the mono is the way to go, but can be a bit finicky during l
anding and takeoffs on hard pavement not to mention the real world double in
surance costs... Thanks for the responses.
> Regards,
> Jon
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