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Old July 22nd 04, 03:23 AM
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Bob Fry wrote:

"Dr. Bob Lade" writes:

The castored main gear on the Ercoupe


Ercoupes don't have castoring (swiveling, turning, rotating) main gear
(legs). They are simply robust enough to take the side forces
generated by a crabbed landing.

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Right you are, Mr. Fry.
The gear design is quite similar to the Beech Mouseketeer, yet.....
some folks just can't believe the Ercoupe trailing links don't swivel.


Barnyard BOb - ex 415C owner






 




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