I have a D and the limited elevator travel is not a problem..... BUT The D is a energy aircraft, some pilots have trouble with the concept.
**********Owners Thoughts I fly the approach at 80 mph and 1200 rpm, over the fence I pull the power and land going about 65-70 indicated. I have tried the approach slower but the arrival is a bit more abrupt. I believe that more pilots have been injured or killed by allowing the coupe to run out energy to high above the ground, but not high or fast enough to go around. *********End Owners Thoughts -----Original Message----- From: Jerry Eichenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, June 10, 1998 2:28 PM Subject: Re: RE: Landing fast in 415CD >I'm aware of the CD; my question related to a purely D model. >Jerry Eichenberger >Columbus, Ohio >N2906H > >>>> David Abrams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 06/10/98 05:13PM >>> > > > ---------- > From: Jerry Eichenberger[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 1998 5:05 PM > To: David Abrams; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Landing fast in 415CD > > Has anyone ever seen a D with the greater elevator travel? > >Yes, most of them. <G> > > I realize that the reduced travel is required because of the >increased gross weight, and not giving enough travel to allow it ti >stall. > Assuming that you're not afraid of a stall, what's the problem >with increased travel? > >It is illegal since it violates the type certificate. Theoretically >your insurance company could refuse coverage if they have evidence you >knew the elevator had been reset. > > It seems to me to be safer to be able to control the airplane >better, than to be so singularly focused on avoiding a stall. Anyone >seen an STC or 337 approval for a D to have more elevator travel? > >Yes, it is called a 415CD and there is a type certificate for it. Only >problem is you are limited to 1260lbs again. > > Jerry Eichenberger > Columbus, Ohio > N2906H > > >>> David Abrams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 06/10/98 04:38PM >>> > Dennis, > > Since you have a 415CD make sure the up elevator travel is set > to 13 degrees as per a C and not the limited up elevator travel >of 9 > degrees for a D. There is an ERCO service information letter >(Ercoupe > Information Letter No. 1, Jan 1, 1956) that essentially said the >D was > not a good idea because of the reduced elevator travel. > > > David Abrams > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.ercoupe.com > > > I have a problem getting my Coupe to land slow. I had a new > airspeed > indicator installed, but I still need to carry about 75mph > (power off) > to have any elevator when I flair. I fly a 47 415CD with >rudder > pedals. And yes, there is very little braking action with the > Goodyear > brakes. I routinely pull the brakes on before landing to bleed > speed as > quickly as possibe. > > >! > ! > >! > ! > > > > ! >! > ! >! > ! >! > ! >! > ! >! >
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