Hi! Dave.
It is rugged now, believe me because G-PTAG suffered a
"landing wind shear problem" with two Europa Guys on board and I reckon one
of its nine lives was used up!
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG Europa Mk1 /Jabiru 3300
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa@aztec.houxou.com
> Subject: Re: Firewall
>
>
> > I read an NTSB report of a tri gear in Florida that lost it's
> nose gear in
> > flight. I think it was the demo aircraft for Europa. Is this
> tri gear system
> > a strong - sound design? Does anybody have trouble with the
> hand control
> > differential braking?
>
> > Dave Anderson
> > Gardnerville Nevada
>
> That was Europa's demonstrator, and they'll tell you what some people
> do in demos. Sort of like no-charge structural testing for the UK
> factory. One weld was in tension. An "AD" and fix-it kit (requires
> welding) was sent out; new gear legs will incorporate it. Should be
> rugged now.
>
> Regards,
> Fred F., A063
>
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