REFLECTOR: Rough River Clam shell door

[Thomas Mann via Reflector]

Ron,

The clam shell door should not be changed under any circumstances. 

That design is the built-in “Fit To Fly” qualifier designed by Velocity. It was later discontinued as a premium option and was replaced with the much lesser featured deep gull wing doors.



You will notice that the guys that are still flying the clam-shell are in much better shape in general due to the “Wife-Press” entry system for your spouse as well as the “Muscle-up” pilot entry technique. 



I rue the day when I have to resort to adding an air-step or other modification to ease my entry into my Velocity. Just put me out of my misery instead ….. please. Next thing you know they’ll have a deployable ramp for that gadget you got from the Scooter Store.


Also please note that the Clam-Shell is also a security feature. Thieves are always looking for that easy target don’tcha know.


I feel like I wimped out on account of my clam-shell Velocity has a step. After looking at Dave’s up at Oshkosh, I’m thinking about removing it when I prep for some new paint later on.


T Mann






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From: Jerry Teitsma via Reflector
Sent: ‎Wednesday‎, ‎October‎ ‎1‎, ‎2014 ‎7‎:‎01‎ ‎AM
To: Jerry Teitsma via Reflector





Hey Dave you gave me a bunch of ideas to work on at rough river so I thought I might give you one.






 






Good talking to you hope to see you in the spring when I have my fly inn.

Ron
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