Ercoupe

On Mar 11, 10:48*pm, "Peter Dohm" wrote:
"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message

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Peter Dohm wrote:
"Blueskies" wrote in message
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I didn't have a whole lot of time in the Coupe but I didn't
experience any specific problems with it. It flew well, handled well
in the pattern, and was stable on the approach. Crosswind was
"interesting" but no big deal really.

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Dudley Henriques
It was just plain hard to crab all the way in to the flare and
landing...

It was "interesting" to say the least. I kept wanting to put a wing
down into the wind and press on the brake pedal :-))) In gusts it did
"wander" a bit but nothing critical.

--
Dudley Henriques
Straightens right out after touchdown, but then steering it with the
wheel was real odd also. X-wind takeoffs are 'different' also. Sorta
hold it on, then pop it off, climb a little letting it drift, then turn
into the wind, kicking that brake pedal all the way * ;-)

I guess I really will have to finagle a ride in the darned thing. *It
just isn't really comfortable for me since, if I sit up straight as is
normal for me, I can just about look over the top of the
windshield--well, not at the center, but in front of where I'm sitting.

Peter

There's nothing in the regulations banning seat cushions. I used one in a
lot of different airplanes. Tri-Pacers and Colts had high glare shields.
If I remember right, the Ercoupe could seat you a bit low as well,
especially if the seats had been used a lot.
Take an ordinary chair cushion with you and sit on it. That should raise
you up enough to be comfortable.

--
Dudley Henriques

I think that we may be talking about taking the cushion out, and possibly
substituting a thinner one, so that I would sit a little lower.

Peter :-)-

Well, at least there are no pesky rudder pedals to get in your way
when you slouch down!

Phil

"Phil J" wrote in message
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On Mar 11, 10:48 pm, "Peter Dohm" wrote:
"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message

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Peter Dohm wrote:
"Blueskies" wrote in message
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"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
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Blueskies wrote:
"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
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I didn't have a whole lot of time in the Coupe but I didn't
experience any specific problems with it. It flew well, handled
well
in the pattern, and was stable on the approach. Crosswind was
"interesting" but no big deal really.

--
Dudley Henriques
It was just plain hard to crab all the way in to the flare and
landing...

It was "interesting" to say the least. I kept wanting to put a wing
down into the wind and press on the brake pedal :-))) In gusts it did
"wander" a bit but nothing critical.

--
Dudley Henriques
Straightens right out after touchdown, but then steering it with the
wheel was real odd also. X-wind takeoffs are 'different' also. Sorta
hold it on, then pop it off, climb a little letting it drift, then
turn
into the wind, kicking that brake pedal all the way ;-)

I guess I really will have to finagle a ride in the darned thing. It
just isn't really comfortable for me since, if I sit up straight as is
normal for me, I can just about look over the top of the
windshield--well, not at the center, but in front of where I'm sitting.

Peter

There's nothing in the regulations banning seat cushions. I used one in
a
lot of different airplanes. Tri-Pacers and Colts had high glare shields.
If I remember right, the Ercoupe could seat you a bit low as well,
especially if the seats had been used a lot.
Take an ordinary chair cushion with you and sit on it. That should raise
you up enough to be comfortable.

--
Dudley Henriques

I think that we may be talking about taking the cushion out, and possibly
substituting a thinner one, so that I would sit a little lower.

Peter :-)-

Well, at least there are no pesky rudder pedals to get in your way
when you slouch down!

Phil

I was thinking that!

Peter

Well, at least there are no pesky rudder pedals to get in your way
when you slouch down!

Phil

I was thinking that!

Peter



Darn, I forgot the smiley. :-)

Peter

On Mar 12, 10:40*pm, "Peter Dohm" wrote:
Well, at least there are no pesky rudder pedals to get in your way
when you slouch down!

Phil

I was thinking that!

Peter

Darn, I forgot the smiley. * :-)

Peter

You could also get yourself some World War I Flying Ace goggles and a
silk scarf.

Phil

"Phil J" wrote in message
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On Mar 12, 10:40 pm, "Peter Dohm" wrote:
Well, at least there are no pesky rudder pedals to get in your way
when you slouch down!

Phil

I was thinking that!

Peter

Darn, I forgot the smiley. :-)

Peter

You could also get yourself some World War I Flying Ace goggles and a
silk scarf.

Phil

That does suggest a funny picture--but it's the wrong airplane!

Peter :-)