That's all I generally fly off of and luv it :) The Europa is a packaging
efficiency masterpiece designed around that big fat sprung tire. It's like
landing on a pillow. There are many other purpose-built trigear designs.
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020, 6:48 PM Steve Ivell, <SteveIvell@pestproof.co.uk>
wrote:
> Hi Pete
>
>
> The roller blade wheels look like a real improvement and I agree that
> planes are for flying but some airfields have tarmac and concrete
> taxiway=99s.
>
>
> Kind Regards
>
>
> Steve Ivell
>
> Mob: 07971 128842
>
> E-mail: steveivell@pestproof.co.uk
>
>
> *From:* owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com <
> owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com> *On Behalf Of *Pete
> *Sent:* 10 June 2020 17:17
> *To:* europa-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* Re: Europa-List: Unimproved field flying with the Europa
>
>
> Fwiw, the air-tired roller blade wheels make the outriggers almost silent
> (and likely reduce wear on the pivots etc).
>
>
> Planes are made to fly, not drive around lol. Just fly it on the ground
> as well as in the air and all is well. I prefer to extend my flying time
,
> not minimize it lol. Besides, it=99s just way more fun.
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Pete
>
>
> On Jun 10, 2020, at 11:47 AM, Steve Ivell <SteveIvell@pestproof.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
> =EF=BB
>
> Hi Jon
>
>
> Those with a mono will tell you they are great (and I know they are a bit
> faster) but to my mind they are the worst of all types. Not a taildragger
> and not the equivalent to a glider because there is a big prop at the fro
nt
> waiting to be pranged. I have flown in one as a passenger and the little
> outrigger wheels make a racket on hard surfaces when taxying.
>
>
> My old instructor always responded when he was asked about taildragger
> versus nosewheel.=9Dhow many modern aircraft don
=99t have nosewheel
> configuration=9D? I=99m sure you can answer that for yourself
.
>
>
> I=99ll now prepare to be shot down in flames by the mono lovers!! L
ol
>
>
> Kind Regards
>
>
> Steve Ivell
>
> E-mail: steveivell@pestproof.co.uk
>
>
> *From:* owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com <
> owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com> *On Behalf Of *Jon Thayer
> *Sent:* 10 June 2020 12:12
> *To:* europa-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* Europa-List: Unimproved field flying with the Europa
>
>
> Just curious to get some real data on unimproved field access and flying
> in the Europa. How well does the Tri-gear handle the landings and
> takeoffs. I've been told the mono is the way to go, but can be a bit
> finicky during landing and takeoffs on hard pavement not to mention the
> real world double insurance costs... Thanks for the responses.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jon
>
>
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