How does the new M4 handle in comparison to a current M7? With the classic tail is it more forgiving, the same?
Is it cheaper to insure as it's 2 place?
What is a realistic cruise speed vs. an MX7 180?
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Re: New M4 Flying Qualities
Typically the liability insurance portion is not the expensinve part of the Maule insurance which is where 2 place vs 4 place would matter. The hull portion is typically the expensive part of Maule insurance. In the states a 2 place vs 4 place would typically only mean a difference of around 100 - 300 dollars (if that) annually. I am not licensed in Canada so I could not confidently speak about the insurance rates for you.morrisond wrote:How does the new M4 handle in comparison to a current M7? With the classic tail is it more forgiving, the same?
Is it cheaper to insure as it's 2 place?
What is a realistic cruise speed vs. an MX7 180?
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Wide aluminium spring gear is approx 50lbs heavier than oleo gear, and is 22" wider overall.
It is more stable on the ground for those who taxi too fast.
It is harder for wind under the upwind wing to pick it up, however, it is harder to keep a crosswind landing airplane up on one wheel for as long.
Oleo gear has many ski options and only one with the widegear sofar.
It is more stable on the ground for those who taxi too fast.
It is harder for wind under the upwind wing to pick it up, however, it is harder to keep a crosswind landing airplane up on one wheel for as long.
Oleo gear has many ski options and only one with the widegear sofar.
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I'm going out on a limb because I haven't flown the aircraft. I'll bet the biggest difference in the tail is appearence, little or no difference in flying. And the wider the landing gear stance, the greater "forgivness" in ground handling. There are some drawbacks to a wide gear stance however.morrisond wrote:Same Handling? Or would the MX7 180 with the spring gear be more forgiving in ground handling?
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