Also the monowheel is unique in what it offers with regards to strip
operation combined with economical, fast cruise and long range flight.
Once you limit yourself to the trigear there are a number of other
serious competitors out there.
Nigel Charles
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Roger Mills
Sent: 23 September 2008 11:14
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 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
Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com
9/22/2008 4:08 PM
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