I use 3 microswitches on the main gear lever (one to sense gear up, one
to sense gear down and one to confirm the down lock is engaged). I also
have microswitches on the outriggers to sense when the legs are locked
down. I have 4 warning lights (one red to show gear unlocked, one green
for main gear locked down and a pair of lights to indicate each
outrigger locked down) The lights are mounted in the rear of the gear
lever slot. They are easily seen from the left seat and the recess
ensures that the lights are not affected by strong sunlight.
Nigel Charles
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Sent: 08 August 2006 08:05
Subject: Europa-List: Monowheel, gear warning or just GUMP?
Anyone flying have a monowheel gear warning success story?
I am not yet flying, but from the 20 minute demo flight and what I have
read, you will have a hard time landing a monowheel with flaps up
because
you can't see the runway. That is until you slip to landing one day??
What are details of what folk do for a gear warning?
Opinions if a gear warner is worth the effort, or is GUMP all that is
necessary?
Thx.
Ron Parigoris
Just heard of a friend land gear up with his Cozy 3.
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