ERCO Ercoupe - Wikipedia
The ERCO Ercoupe is an American low-wing monoplane aircraft that was first flown in 1937. It was originally manufactured by the Engineering and Research Corporation (ERCO) shortly before World War II; several other manufacturers continued its production after the war.
Buying Used: The Ercoupe — We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Pedals
Aug 23, 2024 — The Ercoupe may not be the best plane to take a check-ride in, as FAA standards require a pilot to demonstrate proficiency with a rudder. If you do take a check-ride in an Ercoupe you’ll be limited to only flying linked-rudder planes.
Ercoupe Info | Main / Flight Controls
Feb 22, 2022 — Here are a few steps to a safer airplane: Q & A to rudder pedals: Q:A friend is considering buying a coupe, 415-C that has the rudder pedal conversion which he would want to remove. Is that difficult ? A:NO, removal of the rudder pedals ( as long as they are not the Alon variety) is relatively simple.
Rudders? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Rudders - AVweb
Jun 30, 2019 — The Ercoupe 415C is the ubiquitous of the supposedly unspinnable Coupes and is prized because of its max gross weight being below the FAA’s current ludicrously arbitrary 1320 pounds max for use as LSA.
The Ercoupe Is Easy to Fly–But You Better Not Be in a Hurry - HistoryNet
Feb 16, 2024 — That meant no rudder pedals, which also meant all turns were coordinated. Because of this, the Ercoupe was the first plane to be certified as “characteristically incapable of spinning,” and every plane has a placard on the control panel stating as much.
SK-21 ERCOUPE RUDDER PEDAL INSTALLATION KIT
Kit consists of foot rest with rudder pedals mounted, cables to connect the rudder pedals to the rudder system, with installation parts, hardware and drawings. This kit will require the hand brake installation kit SK-75 (sold separately).
rudder pedal cables through holes in seat back, and connect them to rudder cables which cross, as previously, in middle of tail cone. Tighten cables and actuate rudder pedals and check rudder pedal cables for clearance.
SM-59 Ercoupe Assembly and Installation of Rudder Pedals
Dec 15, 2021 — Subject: Assembly and Installation of Rudder Pedals. Summary: In keeping with the many requests we have had for rudder pedal installations in the Ercoupe, we are now adding SK-21 Rudder Pedal Kit to our long list of optional equipment and accessories. Open PDF: ERC_SM59.pdf.
The Ercoupe 415-C : Love it, or Hate it? - This Old Pilot
Mar 20, 2021 — Seek out a flight instructor with Ercoupe experience to teach you the procedures and techniques required to safely land the Ercoupe in those conditions. Many pilots have asked me if I’ve ever considered putting rudder pedals in my Ercoupe.
Aviation History: Erco Ercoupe - AOPA
Apr 1, 2019 — There were no rudder pedals in early Ercoupes because they weren’t needed. A single brake pedal graced the floorboard in front of the pilot, another nod to automotive design. All these features added up to an airplane that was easy, safe, and fun to fly.