I too am a CFII, while I haven't done much in Ercoupes...I have to agree. Without rudder pedals (and they must just be in the way), I have to agree. Get the nose down to be able to steer it.
Rick Eason N2747H --- In [email protected], "Glen Davis" <g...@...> wrote: > > Gang, > > I have owned N3103H for five years. I am a CFII and have taught several > people how to fly in Ercoupes. In the past 6 months, I have sold 4 Ercoupes > and checked-out three of the new owners. In the past five years I have flown > coast-to-coast twice and up and down the eastern seaboard three times. I > have read all the Ercoupe owners manuals and most other literature about the > aircraft. With this information, I will respectfully disagree with the > earlier posts suggesting that, on landing, it is OK to keep the nose wheel in > the air for any length of time while the mains are on the ground. In this > configuration, the pilot has ZERO directional control of the aircraft. While > this may not be any problem on a perfectly calm day and the landing has been > right down the center-line, it will definitely be a problem if there is any > crosswind. It will also be a problem if there is a gust. It will also be a > problem if you are landing behind a heavier aircraft and his vortices are > still on the runway. I teach my students to gently, but firmly, push the > yoke forward as soon as the main gear touches the ground, as this is the only > way one will have directional control. > > Glen > > > > Glen Davis > 917 297 1111 > www.ishootpictures.com > www.ercoupepilot.com >
