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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 2:37 pm Post subject: Outrigger Wheel Fork |
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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’s only fair to say why I’m seeking a replacement – not that you couldn’t 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 – bar grind the nylon leg as well, I’ve procured a replacement via the Factory.
Yes, I’ve 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(at)tiscali.co.uk
Home Tel: 01224 572041
Mobile: +44 (0)777 555 3772
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richard collings
Joined: 08 Jul 2011 Posts: 73 Location: warwickshire england
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Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 5:15 am Post subject: Outrigger Wheel Fork |
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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(at)talktalk.net (rcollings(at)talktalk.net)
From: Dave Moore (mooredca(at)tiscali.co.uk)
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 11:37 PM
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Subject: 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’s only fair to say why I’m seeking a replacement – not that you couldn’t 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 – bar grind the nylon leg as well, I’ve procured a replacement via the Factory.
Yes, I’ve 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(at)tiscali.co.uk
Home Tel: 01224 572041
Mobile: +44 (0)777 555 3772
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Dave Disney
Joined: 16 Aug 2010 Posts: 54 Location: Weston-Super-Mare
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Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 3:02 am Post subject: Re: Outrigger Wheel Fork |
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Hi Dave,
I don't have any spares, but I know where you are coming from re speed control,flaring and keeping straight. I'm about four hours into conversion training at Gloucester in my new steed and wondering if I'll ever get the hang of it. We have certainly had some 'entertaining' landings and some 'interesting' take offs as well. I intend keeping faith with the mono though, if others can fly them then so can I (hopefully).
Best of luck with your search, maybe I should get some spares in as well, just in case!!
Dave Disney
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