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Re: Tri-Gear Europa

Subject: Re: Tri-Gear Europa
From: Steve Genotte <gopack@sprintmail.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 15:57:43
Is this mod expected to change the cruise speed of the aircraft?  If so, by how
much.

Steve G.

Melvin Cross wrote:

> Aero Developments at Kemble are working with a Swiss manufacturer and the PFA
to gain approval for a carbon fibre Taild-ragger undercarriage installation for
the Europa.
> The final details are now being assessed by the PFA and we expect approval to
convert the first Europa very shortly.
> The conversion is quite straight forward to complete and has the following 
> advantages
over the Mono-wheel:
> Lighter weight - approx 15 - 20 lbs.
> Easier ground handling
> Differential brakes
> Electric flap option
> Cut-away tunnel for extra room
> Easier rigging and de-rigging (Stands up on its own)
> Extra baggage space/fuel capacity
>
> For more information contact Graham Brunwin on Tel: 01285 770291, Fax: 01285
770455
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   Jef [SMTP:jef.vervoort@sidarfin.be]
> Subject:        Tri-Gear Europa
>
> Good day to you all
> I think I heard or read some months ago that someone in Britain is building 
> his
own version of a main landing gear ( legs ) using composite material ( carbon
fiber or kevlar ) .
>
> Has anyone more specific information on this, and where to find this builder?
>
> Thanks & regards
>
>



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