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nigel_graham(at)m-tecque.
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 12:38 am Post subject: Heads Up for UK based tail-dragger fans

Some of you will know that I've been developing an articulating, 

full-suspension tail-dragger conversion for the Europa (for the last few 

millennia it seems). Anyhow, I pulled the first carbon fibre 

cross-member out of the moulds last week (3.6 Kg before you ask) and 

trial rigged it - picture attached.

For those of you with an interest, I will be displaying it, together 

with a load of other "off piste" Europa developments, at the LAA rally 

at Sywell this coming weekend.



We will be on the Europa Club stand - so come over and say "hello" and 

grab a cup of coffee. We have a large marquee, so don't be put off by 

the weather!



Nigel

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paul.the.aviator(at)gmail
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 9:43 am Post subject: Heads Up for UK based tail-dragger fans

Hi Nigel,



I have a couple of questions:



Could you tell me if there is an increase in ground clearance over the mono?

Where in are the wheels in relation to the MAC ?

Are the brake lines internal to the gear?



Some more pictures would be great!!



Thanks, Paul



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nigel_graham(at)m-tecque.
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:29 pm Post subject: Heads Up for UK based tail-dragger fans

Hi Paul,



Yes, In theory, I can make the gear legs any length I want to give me a 

sensible ground clearance. This set can let me swing  up to a 70" prop 

if I want  (i.e. if the engine will allow) with full deflection and flat 

tyres. The gear leg length has to be designed with the tail wheel in 

mind to ensure that the ground angle does not exceed 16 degrees to allow 

me to three-point it before stalling.

The brake lines will run down the front trough in the "I" beam with 

flexible connectors by the pivots.

I'll dig out some more pictures later but am rushing to get things ready 

for the rally.



Nigel



On 26/08/2014 18:34, Paul McAllister wrote:

[quote] 



 Hi Nigel,



 I have a couple of questions:



 Could you tell me if there is an increase in ground clearance over the mono?

 Where in are the wheels in relation to the MAC ?

 Are the brake lines internal to the gear?



 Some more pictures would be great!!



 Thanks, Paul



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