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Thanks to all for so many kind words, the Ercoupe Community is really great! A lot of folks have asked how nervous I was. You know it was weird, I was pretty much just thinking about the steps I had to go through to set up my landing (once I established glide I tried my mags and made sure I had fuel and also checked that my ELT was on.) My first instructor was a real stickler on doing lots of power off emergency scenarios so that sure helped. It also helps to own your own plane and get familiar with it so you can judge the glide. One thing I might have done different is land towards the middle or the upwind end up of the field since that was where the DOT buildings were (another instructor use to always reiterate that "get that plane down by people who can help you!") I didn't realize I wasn't going to skid more than about 100' and set up for a short field approach and ended up a ways from the buildings. The other thing I didn't try (partly because I didn't really have much time) was using my primer to squirt fuel into the carb. When I get my plane back and flying I'm going to try this and see what it takes to keep the engine running, could come in handy. Anybody done this successfully? The FAA gentleman said that it is very doable and a good idea if you have time while you're gliding down. As for Bob's questions... only one wingtip bow was slightly damaged and looks to be very easily repaired. My side windows were a little down in the snow whereas my rear windows were more up off the snow and had both popped out of the rubber seals. My G model has the larger windows and I was able to get out of them pretty easily (though afterwards the police officer was amazed I could get my 6'7" frame through since he tried to crawl back in to look at things and couldn't make it- I think it was his bulletproof vest!) Oh, anybody happen to have a good C-85 engine mount for sale? Nosegear casting (the part with the steering arm)? Thanks. Joa ______________________ __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01
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