Hi That sounded like an exciting landing, which is why I have a
Tri-gear. I have outrigger bits available give me a ring on 01327 260045
or email rcollings@talktalk.net
From: Dave Moore
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 11:37 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Outrigger Wheel Fork
Hello Folks,
Does anyone (in the UK) have a spare outrigger wheel fork that they
would be willing to part with, for a modest consideration..?
I suspect that Trigear conversions should mean that there are a good few
spare ones scattered around the Europa community.
I guess it=99s only fair to say why I=99m seeking a
replacement =93 not that you couldn=99t guess..! I managed
to grind the wheel fork sleeve down to a knife edge by a reasonably
dramatic swerve, landing on a wide tarmac runway. Ground loop..? No,
no, no. Well, Yes.!
Fortunately, I did not hit anything or break anything else =93 bar
grind the nylon leg as well, I=99ve procured a replacement via the
Factory.
Yes, I=99ve undergone tailwheel conversion training, LAA coaching
on the Mono and had my hand held a lot by some experienced monowheel
Europa-ists. But, I am still a Mono novice and I was exceedingly rusty,
and I should have got myself current again on a grass strip, and I
should have controlled my speed better, and I should have flared more
and held off longer, and landed with no yaw, and been more aware of the
(light) cross wind, and gone around when I bounced.
And, I am going to persevere with the Mono configuration. (For the
moment, anyway..!!)
Yours soberly,
Dave
Dave Moore
Mono G-FITY
Email: mooredca@tiscali.co.uk
Home Tel: 01224 572041
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