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Originally Posted by E38Driver
I have a silly question, why are all of the aircraft sitting with the nose wheel tucked in when they are tied down? Doesn't that scratch the paint?
Thanks for any answers,
Dave
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Another issue is the CG. With the engine in the back, you have to hold pressure on the canard to prevent it from sitting on its arse and damaging the prop when the nose gear is extended. Some folks have extended the nose to give it a racier look and then added an electric nose gear worm drive which adds weight to the nose. Some of those birds can extend the nose gear a little bit before getting close to the tipping point.
I have our VariEZ’s nose gear fully extended in our hangar. I also have a bunch of scuba diving weight bags in the nose and no wings attached, so I am safe from it tipping back. With that said, I also have precautions in place, just in case and to be extra safe.
This is my buddy’s at a local fly-in. People are still fascinated at the unusual design even though it’s been around for decades. Always makes it a good time and good conversation with curious folks. I never seem to get tired of it, and I think it’s fun.
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