For the US there is a third option. A conventional gear. Bob at flight
crafters
has
a realy nice conventional gear mod that several builders went with before it
even
flew. Bob's has flown and the design has proven itself. But the UK might not
approve
of his mod.
DuaneFamly@aol.com wrote:
>
> This is a question that many of the newer Europa builders have had to deal
> with since the Trigear came along a little while after the Europa was on the
> homebuilder market. I have had that same question nag at me all through my
> build
> until I reached this point. I will order the main and nose gear from Europa
> soon.
> My points that I had to deal with were these:
> 1) The mono was designed with the European community in mind. The expense of
> landing at a "real" airport meant that many people and clubs got together with
> local farmers to use their fields at certain times. What is your situation on
> airports? When was the last time you landed at anything other than an
> airport? Remember, even airports with grass landing strips are usually hard
> packed
> and smooth enough for most trikes.
> 2) Once you get your PPL in a 172 (like I did), you will have to continue
> your training in order to become tailwheel certified. If you do I would
> suggest
> that you also inquire about "Unusual Attitude Recovery" training. After that
> course you will never worry about a spin again.
> 3) Even after your tailwheel training, you will need to trained on the Europa
> handling. Once in the air, it flies like a dream. But on the ground it can be
> a handful to those that doe not understand it's needs.
> 4) If there will ever come a time that you sell your precious flying machine,
> you might have more of a Customer base with the Trigear.
>
> I hope this starts your thinking process.
>
> Mike Duane A207
> Redding, California
> XS Trigear
>
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