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 Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:51 pm Post subject: Europa handling characteristics vs Tomahawk and Piper Warri |
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At 2007-05-09 09:11 -0700 gregoryf.flyboy wrote:
| Quote: | I have the option of finishing off my flight training in a (cheaper
to operate) Piper Tomahawk, or a (what I'm used to) Piper Warrior
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| Quote: | which craft does the Europa most fly like, concerning stalls, handling, etc
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Greg - from my personal experience of flying all 3 types, the
immediate answer is "none of the above"!
However, I think the Tomahawk might be the best choice as it will be
nearer the weight and inertia of the Europa.
After you get your licence, you'll need a type conversion course to
drive your Europa safely and satisfactorily - and if it's a monowheel
that will be a non-trvial exercise.
regards
Rowland
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gregoryf.flyboy(at)comcas
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| Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 9:36 am Post subject: Europa handling characteristics vs Tomahawk and Piper Warri |
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I appreciate the responses.
I do have the Tri-Gear version.
This is what the responses are telling me....
Peter- The Europa is more responsive than the other two. Tomahawk is as
similar as Warrior (but both significantly different)
William- Stalling -about the same as Warrior. (stall similarity is a big one
for me) Frisky. Conversion training needed(responsive, like the above
comment, but different overall from the Warrior)
Dave- Diamond Katana is closest to the tri-gear. (I will ask, but I don't
think there is a training Katana at my airfield)
Rowland- (Who has flown all 3, hooray!) Neither is close. Type training
needed. Tomahawk may have similar weight and inertia. (I am more concerned
with stall and responsiveness similarity, or wing chord size and shape)
It looks like it does not matter much which choice to make. There is not a
significant similarity of either of these planes, to the Europa.
Since the goal is to get my ticket, I am still leaning towards the Warrior,
cost aside. I am over 40 hours into it, (Though its been about 1 yr and 10
months since I stopped my training, after the written test). The Tomahawk is
scheduled for Friday, but there is a good chance this will change. I'll see
how it feels again, after more (lack of) flight rust has been chipped away!
Thanks for all the responses,
Greg (A050)
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