Tom, Great idea. There is an apparent need to ask and answer questions particular to the Ercoupe.
It is one of the world's wonders - and a very special machine. However there still remains mis-understandings about how they fly in a co-ordinated manner without the need for rudder pedals; landing in crosswinds; loosing altitude when you're too high on final, etc. There even is a need to educate CFIs on how an Ercoupe is flown and how they perform. Once educated, all I have met are amazed at how well such an old bird performs. It's interesting to learn that DC-8s land in a cross wind like Ercoupes do - (As I understand it they can' t land wing low, or they take off an engine.) Note: Be careful when describing to a new CFI just how a coupe lands. I demonstrated X-wind landings to a young CFI and expressed the need to land in a three point position (meening to me tail low, landing on the mains). He observed several landing I did, then I gave the controls to him for a landing. His picture of a three point landing was touching down on all three gears at once; so just as we were about to touch down on the mains in a crab, he dumped the nose ! Wow ! I caught it quickly, but we still hit pretty hard and bounced - made two landings that day. Didn't hurt anything, but my and his pride. Just shows you that the language we use and understanding of the words can be different.... I blame myself for not being clear enough to him and the use of "three Point Position" - which means tail dragger to me, but tricycle gear to him.. I have rambled too much over these last few days....but if it helps anyone better understand this wonderful machine, then I am pleased. I would be happy to help someone create such a listing. Fly Safe - Have Fun ! Regards, Harry 93530 BCB
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