Has anyone ever seen a D with the greater elevator travel? 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 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? 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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