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Tell him next time "That it better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt" I don't argue with these types.Every airport has them. Jim N87349 A&P "Paul M. Anton" wrote: > ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- > > A day or so ago, during a discussion with > some other pilots and mechanics, > I was answering some questions about how > the Ercoupe differed from other aircraft. > > The line mechanic butted in with a statement about how: > > "They say an Ercoupe is spinproof, but as soon as you get > the nose up, the CG shifts aft and your dead--can't recover!" > > This from an experienced A & P who went through training > in aerodynamics. !!! > > Rather than argue with this chap who has a strong opinion > about everything and,in addition, knows everything, I allowed him > to return to his duties and proceeded to explain how he was wrong. > Some of the people present have had me demonstrate the Coupe to > them so they could back me up. He also weighs 300# + so I couldn't > offer him a ride to prove things. > > One gets tired of defending a snappy little airplane to naysayers > who don't have the slightest clue of which way is up. Bah humbug > > Cheers: > > Paul > N2273H > ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiLm.aVzvvT Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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