Stillhere Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Anyone built a nose wheel version of the Aeropup? If so what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Didn't know that there is one??? Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Me either. It would lose some of it's appeal and utility. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I know that John Cotton considered it several years ago but then scrapped the idea. Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Just looking at website and it has a mention of it in a survey as an option to see if there is interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 You would sell more ( but that doesn't make it right) ... Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeropup Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Anyone built a nose wheel version of the Aeropup? If so what do you think? Hi all, the nose wheel version is still under consideration, and could be implemented for firm orders, there is no problem with doing it, just that nobody has committed to one so I am surprised at the lack of interest in the nose wheel version so I am hesitant about investing the $ to do it right now considering the GFC situation. regards John Cotton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Be interested in your assessment of the total weight added by that ,John. I assume you would want it to be steerable? Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeropup Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Be interested in your assessment of the total weight added by that ,John. I assume you would want it to be steerable? Nev Hi Nev it would not be a problem, due to it being similar to the Gazelle and the reduction of the Tailwheel and spring, bearing in mind that the Jabiru 4 cly version needs a bit extra wt on the nose anyway it works out very well, the Rotax 912 is the perfect wt and with the nosewheel it could be easily compensated for simply by battery placement Hope this helps Rgds John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Yes I can see the balance situation being better but there must still be some weight increase. I am suggesting a castoring set-up is not good, though. The Gazelle with differential brakes seems to work satisfactorily, but plenty of nosewheel set ups are weak. (They get a hard time). nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeropup Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Yes I can see the balance situation being better but there must still be some weight increase. I am suggesting a castoring set-up is not good, though. The Gazelle with differential brakes seems to work satisfactorily, but plenty of nosewheel set ups are weak. (They get a hard time). nev Hi Nev my replys on this forum are restricted due to not being an official advertiser (something I am considering) you can continue through my website if you like, There will be some weight increase agreed but estimates are that it won't impact the MTOW significantly and a steerable nose wheel is the preference I am considering MTOW may be increased to 600kg under LSA which is another step I may take as well as it complies to LSA rules. regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Good luck with it all. Nev 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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