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1. 01:32 AM - Monowheel designs... any others out there? (Richard Lamprey)
2. 03:24 AM - Re: cockpit module alignment /control column (Raimo Toivio)
3. 04:01 AM - Re: Monowheel designs... any others out there? (Jon Smith)
4. 04:10 AM - Re: cockpit module alignment /control column (craig bastin)
5. 04:28 AM - Re: cockpit module alignment /control column (Frans Veldman)
6. 04:42 AM - Re: cockpit module alignment /control column (Raimo Toivio)
7. 04:55 AM - Re: Re: Would like to buy an XS monowheel...............Am I mad or (Jim Brown)
8. 06:34 AM - Re: cockpit module alignment /control column (Raimo Toivio)
9. 07:57 AM - Re: cockpit module alignment /control column (Frans Veldman)
10. 08:54 AM - Re: cockpit module alignment /control column (G-IANI)
11. 09:19 AM - Re: Re: Would like to buy an XS monowheel...............Am I mad or (karelvranken)
12. 09:41 AM - Re: Re: Would like to buy an XS monowheel........... (Gilles Thesee)
13. 10:29 AM - Re: Monowheel designs... any others out there? (Garry)
14. 10:39 AM - AOA Question (DuaneFamly@aol.com)
15. 10:53 AM - Re: AOA Question (Bill Henderson)
16. 10:54 AM - Re: Monowheel designs... any others out there? (Robert Borger)
17. 11:11 AM - Re: AOA Question (DuaneFamly@aol.com)
18. 11:28 AM - Re: AOA Question (Bill Henderson)
19. 02:08 PM - DOTH Fri 26th Panshanger (Paddy Clarke)
20. 04:34 PM - Re: Re: Would like to buy an XS monowheel...............Am I mad or (Graham Singleton)
21. 04:50 PM - Re: Monowheel designs... any others out there? (Graham Singleton)
22. 07:22 PM - Re: monowheel?? (EMAproducts@aol.com)
23. 08:51 PM - Jab3300 Cowlings (DuaneFamly@aol.com)
24. 09:29 PM - Re: Re: Would like to buy an XS monowheel...............Am I mad or ()
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Subject: | Monowheel designs... any others out there? |
Of course there are many... the U2... the wonderful Fournier series,
RF3, 4, and 5... the Schleiker K14 motorglider
Happy flying to all
Richard, in Kenya
Monowheel , no 168, 912UL, warpdrive at 17 degrees, operating from hot
and high 6000', 27 C, and it does need rather a long take off roll.
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Subject: | Re: cockpit module alignment /control column |
Rowland
> Near the top of the page it says "orientate the column such that the
> tube cranks aft and slightly inboard so that there is equal space
> between it and each of your thighs" and obviously you have to sit in
> it to check that positioning.
>
> But near the bottom of the page it says "check that the minimum
> control movement that can be achieved without interference, is 22.5
> cm (9") fore and aft and 28 cm (11") laterally" but it does NOT say
> you should be sitting in it for that check; I had just mentally
> connected the two!
That was and still is my problem. So, please check movements carefully!
I cannot achieve full aileron movements port/starboard because my cc hits to my
fucken thighs.
OK - my thighs are definetely not like lollipop sticks and I have considered some
plastical surgery
operations to make them thinner but my test pilot - weighing less than 130 lbs
- had same problem!
He stated -this plane is not for aerobatics!
OK - one reason for that problem is my fat fighter type stick grip which is full
of switches etc
and secondly - I have shortened cc to get its position more erconomical and to
fit my taste.
Resultant: no aerobatics and limited tolerans for sidewind (so far max only 24
knots)!
I should do something but all solutions are unfunny (remove grip and/or lenghten
the column).
I do not know what to do. David B advised me: let it be and accept this limitation.
Until this day that is the best thing I can do. Ideas? Remove inner muscles from
my both thigs?
Maybe it is a small sacrifice for total satisfactory piloting.
Be care, Rowland
Raimo OH-XRT
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Subject: | Re: Monowheel designs... any others out there? |
Harrier ?
Sent from my iPhone
On 24 Sep 2008, at 09:31, "Richard Lamprey" <lamprey@infocom.co.ug>
wrote:
> Of course there are many... the U2... the wonderful Fournier
> series, RF3, 4, and 5... the Schleiker K14 motorglider
>
> Happy flying to all
>
> Richard, in Kenya
> Monowheel , no 168, 912UL, warpdrive at 17 degrees, operating from
> hot and high 6000', 27 C, and it does need rather a long take off
> roll.
>
>
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Subject: | cockpit module alignment /control column |
You say you have shortened the CC, which means you MAY be ok with what you
have.
If you have shortened the stick 50%, then your movements would be down to
11.25cm f/A
and 14cm Lat. The down side is your stick load will double with half the
stick gone.
Not knowing how long your stick is now, I will let you do the math. If you
dont like the
full stick height because you have to hold your arm up, maybe an arm rest
would resolve
the ergonomic position issues.
craig
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Raimo Toivio
Sent: Wednesday, 24 September 2008 8:41 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: cockpit module alignment /control column
Rowland
> Near the top of the page it says "orientate the column such that the
> tube cranks aft and slightly inboard so that there is equal space
> between it and each of your thighs" and obviously you have to sit in
> it to check that positioning.
>
> But near the bottom of the page it says "check that the minimum
> control movement that can be achieved without interference, is 22.5
> cm (9") fore and aft and 28 cm (11") laterally" but it does NOT say
> you should be sitting in it for that check; I had just mentally
> connected the two!
That was and still is my problem. So, please check movements carefully!
I cannot achieve full aileron movements port/starboard because my cc hits to
my fucken thighs.
OK - my thighs are definetely not like lollipop sticks and I have considered
some plastical surgery
operations to make them thinner but my test pilot - weighing less than 130
lbs - had same problem!
He stated -this plane is not for aerobatics!
OK - one reason for that problem is my fat fighter type stick grip which is
full of switches etc
and secondly - I have shortened cc to get its position more erconomical and
to fit my taste.
Resultant: no aerobatics and limited tolerans for sidewind (so far max only
24 knots)!
I should do something but all solutions are unfunny (remove grip and/or
lenghten the column).
I do not know what to do. David B advised me: let it be and accept this
limitation.
Until this day that is the best thing I can do. Ideas? Remove inner muscles
from my both thigs?
Maybe it is a small sacrifice for total satisfactory piloting.
Be care, Rowland
Raimo OH-XRT
Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com
6:29 AM
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Subject: | Re: cockpit module alignment /control column |
Raimo Toivio wrote:
> I cannot achieve full aileron movements port/starboard because my cc hits to
my fucken thighs.
> I do not know what to do. David B advised me: let it be and accept this limitation.
> Until this day that is the best thing I can do. Ideas? Remove inner muscles from
my both thigs?
Why not change the ratio of one the various levers in the aileron
system? Of course more aileron action with less stick movement will come
at the price of more force required to move the ailerons. But people
with big thighs have usually big muscles. ;-) Most likely you don't have
to change much, probably repositioning a hole a few millimeters will do
the trick. I would probably go for the aileron quick connect bellcranks.
Obtain/create new ones, and reposition the push rod hole slightly closer
to the pivot point. You then have more aileron action with less stick
movement.
Another idea is to arrange more space for your lower body, so you knees
get lower. This is what I did. I made two new levers for the rudder
pedals, so the control cable is connected 2cm further from the pivot
point. Since the rudder movement is fixed to 31 degrees, this means 2cm
less pedal travel between both extremes. In neutral, this has the effect
of the pedals being 1 cm closer to their lower limits, hence I extended
my leg space with 1 cm, which has a remarkable effect on the position of
my knees, and thus maximum control column movement.
--
Frans
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Subject: | Re: cockpit module alignment /control column |
Thanks Graig
I well understand your thoughts and math is easy of course.
I shortened the stick about 100 mm /4".
Stick loads are perfect in my mind now - I did like to get some extra response
because do not like too sensitive feeling (old Cessna pilots syndrom).
The dark side of the shortening was the fat grip came also lower - that was the
bad influence.
Now my arm rest is my port side thig and that is good.
One possible solution: change the aileron transmission ratio in the spar tunnel.
That make even more lateral stick loads but would be ok for me personally.
Raimo OH-XRT
93 hrs, 197 landings.
----- Original Message -----
From: "craig bastin" <craigb@onthenet.com.au>
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 2:18 PM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: cockpit module alignment /control column
>
> You say you have shortened the CC, which means you MAY be ok with what you
> have.
> If you have shortened the stick 50%, then your movements would be down to
> 11.25cm f/A
> and 14cm Lat. The down side is your stick load will double with half the
> stick gone.
> Not knowing how long your stick is now, I will let you do the math. If you
> dont like the
> full stick height because you have to hold your arm up, maybe an arm rest
> would resolve
> the ergonomic position issues.
>
> craig
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Raimo Toivio
> Sent: Wednesday, 24 September 2008 8:41 PM
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: cockpit module alignment /control column
>
>
>
> Rowland
>
> > Near the top of the page it says "orientate the column such that the
> > tube cranks aft and slightly inboard so that there is equal space
> > between it and each of your thighs" and obviously you have to sit in
> > it to check that positioning.
> >
> > But near the bottom of the page it says "check that the minimum
> > control movement that can be achieved without interference, is 22.5
> > cm (9") fore and aft and 28 cm (11") laterally" but it does NOT say
> > you should be sitting in it for that check; I had just mentally
> > connected the two!
>
> That was and still is my problem. So, please check movements carefully!
>
> I cannot achieve full aileron movements port/starboard because my cc hits to
> my fucken thighs.
> OK - my thighs are definetely not like lollipop sticks and I have considered
> some plastical surgery
> operations to make them thinner but my test pilot - weighing less than 130
> lbs - had same problem!
> He stated -this plane is not for aerobatics!
>
> OK - one reason for that problem is my fat fighter type stick grip which is
> full of switches etc
> and secondly - I have shortened cc to get its position more erconomical and
> to fit my taste.
>
> Resultant: no aerobatics and limited tolerans for sidewind (so far max only
> 24 knots)!
>
> I should do something but all solutions are unfunny (remove grip and/or
> lenghten the column).
> I do not know what to do. David B advised me: let it be and accept this
> limitation.
> Until this day that is the best thing I can do. Ideas? Remove inner muscles
> from my both thigs?
>
> Maybe it is a small sacrifice for total satisfactory piloting.
>
> Be care, Rowland
>
> Raimo OH-XRT
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com
> 6:29 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Would like to buy an XS monowheel...............Am |
I mad or
Well... I can name the U-2, and the Harrier as two a/c that have outriggers
.. If memory serves me correct there was the B-47 several years ago, for sta
rters. Not to mention all the high performance guilders, with the same mono
wheel, and no outriggers.....
-
Jim Brown
--- On Tue, 9/23/08, Garry <garrys@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
From: Garry <garrys@tampabay.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Would like to buy an XS monowheel............
....Am I mad or
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Why has every aircraft manufacturer in every country in the world, commerci
al, military, General, light sport, ultra-lights, rejected the monowheel de
sign?
-
Garry
-
----- Original Message -----
From: karelvranken
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 5:42 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Would like to buy an XS monowheel............
....Am I mad or
Roger and all,
The mono is a purebred.
Karel Vranken, F-PKRL only 200 hours.
-
-
----- Original Message -----
From: Roger Mills
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 12:13 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Would like to buy an XS monowheel............
....Am I mad or
After 500+ hours with a mono, I can only second what Bryan has said about i
t being a beautiful aeroplane - -but let=92s break the silence:
-
The monowheel has attracted some very unfair commentary. -Yes, ideally, y
ou need some taildragger skill or a conversion course to fly it safely. Als
o, if you=92ve got heavy boots or slow reactions, you will have problems. H
owever, if you follow the factory advice of keeping the tail wheel hard dow
n until you gain enough airspeed for adequate rudder and aileron response,
then it behaves as well as any other taildragger ' i.e. you simply pay at
tention and be prepared to make minor, quick corrections on the ground run.
-
While the Tri Gear has its own advantages, the Mono without doubt is lighte
r, -flies faster -and is extremely rewarding to fly ' don=92t let the
pundits put you off!
-
Roger Mills
Europa 141
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Subject: | Re: cockpit module alignment /control column |
Frans
Great!
>
> Why not change the ratio of one the various levers in the aileron
> system? Of course more aileron action with less stick movement will come
> at the price of more force required to move the ailerons. But people
> with big thighs have usually big muscles. ;-)
Yes that was my idea in my earlier message. Just wonder how hard is it to do practically.
> Another idea is to arrange more space for your lower body, so you knees
> get lower. This is what I did.
This is a totally new idea for me. Simple, safe, cheap, fast to do and brilliant.
I have *very* thick temper foam & leather seat cushions.
To make them thinner could be a solution.
I remember during building phase I was sitting there and got all the movements
satisfactory.
That could an explanation: I had not seat cushions in those days!
I have thought I have been alone w this problem but obviously did not.
Thank you Frans!!!
Raimo
>
>
>
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Subject: | Re: cockpit module alignment /control column |
Raimo Toivio wrote:
> Great!
>> Why not change the ratio of one the various levers in the aileron
>> system? Of course more aileron action with less stick movement will come
>> at the price of more force required to move the ailerons. But people
>> with big thighs have usually big muscles. ;-)
>
> Yes that was my idea in my earlier message. Just wonder how hard is it to do
practically.
If you can drill a new hole, you can do it. ;-)
>> Another idea is to arrange more space for your lower body, so you knees
>> get lower. This is what I did.
>
> This is a totally new idea for me. Simple, safe, cheap, fast to do and brilliant.
> I have *very* thick temper foam & leather seat cushions.
> To make them thinner could be a solution.
I found out that the height of the seat has not so much influence on the
position of your knees (and hence control stick movement), but the
distance between the seat back and neutral rudder pedals is of great
importance. Just 1 cm does wonders. I couldn't create much more space
for my back, so I worked on the other end; the rudder pedals.
> I have thought I have been alone w this problem but obviously did not.
Seems like the Europa was not designed with the Dutch and Scandinavian
people in mind, who tend to be somewhat taller than the rest of Europe.
The solution is not a high-top, but rather more leg space.
Frans
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Subject: | cockpit module alignment /control column |
That a Europa needs more leg room, not head room, is a conclusion I came to
some years ago. I also concluded that lowering the position of your heals
helped.
To do this I have LAA Mod 10665 (which is this aircraft only). The drawing
attached will give you some of the details.
By slight changes to the pedal geometry (shortening them or changing the
lever arm) you can get up to 33mm of extra leg room which gives a huge
improvement. This can be done on a completed aircraft but is a lot of work.
Having the lowered floor and changed geometry will give say 40mm of extra
room.
If anyone is interested I have a CAD drawing with the layout used.
Ian Rickard G-IANI XS Trigear, 200 hours
Europa Club Mods Rep (Trigear)
e-mail mods@europaclub.org.uk
or direct g-iani@ntlworld.com
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Subject: | Re: Would like to buy an XS monowheel...............Am |
I mad or
Garry,
You are perhaps getting the best answer to your question from Booing or
Airbus. Don't ask sailplane constructors!
Karel Vranken.
----- Original Message -----
From: Garry
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 1:03 AM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Would like to buy an XS
monowheel...............Am I mad or
Why has every aircraft manufacturer in every country in the world,
commercial, military, General, light sport, ultra-lights, rejected the
monowheel design?
Garry
----- Original Message -----
From: karelvranken
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 5:42 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Would like to buy an XS
monowheel...............Am I mad or
Roger and all,
The mono is a purebred.
Karel Vranken, F-PKRL only 200 hours.
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Subject: | Re: Would like to buy an XS monowheel........... |
Jim Brown a crit :
> Well... I can name the U-2, and the Harrier as two a/c that have
> outriggers. If memory serves me correct there was the B-47 several
> years ago, for starters. Not to mention all the high performance
> guilders, with the same mono wheel, and no outriggers.....
>
>
Jim,
Just to point out that monowheel gliders need several people to maneuver
on the field, and at least one person at the wingtip for takeoff.
Some vintage motor gliders do have mono wheel and outriggers (the well
known Falke, for instance), but taxiing in obstructed areas is a real pain.
BTW, the Falke, in spite of its ugliness, is really easy to take off and
land.
Best regards,
--
Gilles
http://contrails.free.fr
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Subject: | Re: Monowheel designs... any others out there? |
Examples of monowheel designs have been proposed as follows:
Schleiker K14............is a motor glider
Glassflugel...............is a glider
Schempp Hirth............is a glider
DG Flugzeughbau...........is a glider
SZD...........is a glider
U2..........I was unable to determine if it was a monowheel or not
ASW.........I was unable to determine what it was
The only real airplane I've found is the Fournier RF 3,4,5, etc.
Garry
----- Original Message -----
From: Jon Smith
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 6:58 AM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Monowheel designs... any others out there?
Harrier ?
Sent from my iPhone
On 24 Sep 2008, at 09:31, "Richard Lamprey" <lamprey@infocom.co.ug>
wrote:
Of course there are many... the U2... the wonderful Fournier
series, RF3, 4, and 5... the Schleiker K14 motorglider
Happy flying to all
Richard, in Kenya
Monowheel , no 168, 912UL, warpdrive at 17 degrees, operating from
hot and high 6000', 27 C, and it does need rather a long take off roll.
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Good day All,
I have been too busy building and have now gotten to the point of testing my
electronics that I have installed in my panel. When I powered up the AOA from
Proprietary Software Systems I get nothing. So after basic troubleshooting,
I went online to their website _www.angle-of-attack.com_
(http://www.angle-of-attack.com) and they are not there anymore. Their phone is disconnected.
Does anyone know the story? Have they gone out of business, been swallowed up
by a bigger company? Thanks in advance.
Mike Duane A207A
Redding, California
XS Conventional Gear
Jabiru 3300A
Sensenich R64Z N
Ground Adjustable Prop
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Subject: | Re: AOA Question |
Just tried the web link you sent below and it works OK for me. You
might be having trouble with your browser or internet provider.....
Bill
A010 Classic Monowheel
----- Original Message -----
From: DuaneFamly@aol.com
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 1:39 PM
Subject: Europa-List: AOA Question
Good day All,
I have been too busy building and have now gotten to the point of
testing my electronics that I have installed in my panel. When I powered
up the AOA from Proprietary Software Systems I get nothing. So after
basic troubleshooting, I went online to their website
www.angle-of-attack.com and they are not there anymore. Their phone is
disconnected. Does anyone know the story? Have they gone out of
business, been swallowed up by a bigger company? Thanks in advance.
Mike Duane A207A
Redding, California
XS Conventional Gear
Jabiru 3300A
Sensenich R64Z N
Ground Adjustable Prop
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Subject: | Re: Monowheel designs... any others out there? |
Garry
The Monowheel is an Europa term for the bicycle landing gear, also known as centerline
landing gear. The main gear are fore/aft and centered on the fuselage.
Most require some sort of outrigger to maintain balance.
The Lockheed U-2/TR-1, McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II and Hawker Harrier are
current "real" airplanes with centerline landing gear and are not motor gliders.
Older designs are the B-47 & XB-48. The B-52 is an extreme example with its quadracycle
landing gear and outriggers.
Check six,
Bob Borger
On Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at 12:26PM, "Garry" <garrys@tampabay.rr.com>
wrote:
>Examples of monowheel designs have been proposed as follows:
>
>Schleiker K14............is a motor glider
>Glassflugel...............is a glider
>Schempp Hirth............is a glider
>DG Flugzeughbau...........is a glider
>SZD...........is a glider
>U2..........I was unable to determine if it was a monowheel or not
>ASW.........I was unable to determine what it was
>
>The only real airplane I've found is the Fournier RF 3,4,5, etc.
>
>Garry
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jon Smith
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 6:58 AM
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Monowheel designs... any others out there?
>
>
> Harrier ?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 24 Sep 2008, at 09:31, "Richard Lamprey" <lamprey@infocom.co.ug> wrote:
>
>
> Of course there are many... the U2... the wonderful Fournier series, RF3,
4, and 5... the Schleiker K14 motorglider
>
> Happy flying to all
>
> Richard, in Kenya
> Monowheel , no 168, 912UL, warpdrive at 17 degrees, operating from hot and
high 6000', 27 C, and it does need rather a long take off roll.
>
>
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Subject: | Re: AOA Question |
That was quick......to find out I have a browser problem and not an AOA
problem.
Do Not Archive
Mike Duane A207A
Redding, California
XS Conventional Gear
Jabiru 3300A
Sensenich R64Z N
Ground Adjustable Prop
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Subject: | Re: AOA Question |
If it helps, here's the contact info off the web site:
Phone: 503-263-0037
FAX: 503-263-1138
E-mail: info@advanced-flight-systems.com
Shipping/mailing: 320 S. Redwood Street
Canby, OR 97013
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: DuaneFamly@aol.com
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 2:11 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: AOA Question
That was quick......to find out I have a browser problem and not an
AOA problem.
Do Not Archive
Mike Duane A207A
Redding, California
XS Conventional Gear
Jabiru 3300A
Sensenich R64Z N
Ground Adjustable Prop
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Subject: | DOTH Fri 26th Panshanger |
Hi Folks,
Now that I have returned from distant shores, I hope I'll have
recovered from jet-lag sufficiently to fly on Friday - so how about a
DOTH?
Unless there are any better suggestions, may I propose Panshanger,
voucher is in Flyer. ( this assumes the cafe is back in service, if I
find out it's not, I'll post an amendment)
All the Best, Paddy Clarke
Europa G-KIMM
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Subject: | Re: Would like to buy an XS monowheel...............Am |
I mad or
Garry wrote:
> Why has every aircraft manufacturer in every country in the world,
> commercial, military, General, light sport, ultra-lights, rejected the
> monowheel design?
>
> Garry
They haven't.
Harrier Jump jet, not strictly a mono, it's a bicycle but same principal.
The original spy plane, Lockheed U2.
RF4 & RF5
pretty well all the gliders.
Graham
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Subject: | Re: Monowheel designs... any others out there? |
Garry wrote:
> Examples of monowheel designs have been proposed as follows:
>
> Schleiker K14............is a motor glider
> Glassflugel...............is a glider
> Schempp Hirth............is a glider
> DG Flugzeughbau...........is a glider
> SZD...........is a glider
> U2..........I was unable to determine if it was a monowheel or not
> ASW.........I was unable to determine what it was
>
> The only real airplane I've found is the Fournier RF 3,4,5, etc.
>
> Garry
U2 is definitely a monowheel/taildragger
Harrier is a monowheel nose dragger
btw most gliders are very real airplanes, many of them will cruise cross
country faster than a C152 as long as the sun shines
far too many "real??" airplanes have too much built in headwind.
btw 2. the mind is like a parachute, if it ain't open it's no use
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Re: Europa-List: Re: Would like to buy an XS monowheel...............Am
I mad or
> Why has every aircraft manufacturer in every country in the world,
commercial, military, General, light sport, ultra-lights, rejected the
monowheel design?
Many have been mentioned, how about nearly every high performance sailplane
along with those prior mentioned, and don't forget the Boeing B-47, not just
lightweight are monowheel, so heavy had to have bicycle gear
Elbie Mendenhall ~ the RiteAngle guy
EM Aviation, LLC
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Subject: | Jab3300 Cowlings |
Good day....or night....to All,
It's late here so I figure to post this and call it a night. For those that
have the Jab3300 fitted to their aircraft I have a question. I have mounted
the lower cowl...and have placed the upper cowl in place.....but then I started
wondering....I can screw into the fuselage with the rear of the top cowl but
what have people done to secure the front of the top cowl?....I would
imagine the top bolts to the bottom....but what have "those that have gone before"
done? Brackets? Plates?
Mike Duane A207A
Redding, California
XS Conventional Gear
Jabiru 3300
Sensenich R64Z N
Ground Adjustable Prop
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Subject: | Re: Would like to buy an XS monowheel...............Am |
I mad or
Well said Roger, quite agree. A wonderful aircraft.
12 Waiwetu Street
Fendalton,
Christchurch
NEW ZEALAND
PH 0064 3 3515166
MOB 021 0640221
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
After 500+ hours with a mono, I can only second what Bryan has said
about it being a beautiful aeroplane - but let's break the silence:
The monowheel has attracted some very unfair commentary. Yes,
ideally, you need some taildragger skill or a conversion course to fly
it safely. Also, if you've got heavy boots or slow reactions, you will
have problems. However, if you follow the factory advice of keeping the
tail wheel hard down until you gain enough airspeed for adequate rudder
and aileron response, then it behaves as well as any other taildragger -
i.e. you simply pay attention and be prepared to make minor, quick
corrections on the ground run.
While the Tri Gear has its own advantages, the Mono without doubt is
lighter, flies faster and is extremely rewarding to fly - don't let
the pundits put you off!
Roger Mills
Europa 141
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