Pilot Barrie Barton demonstrates how it should be done in a monowheel.
P1: Barrie Barton, P2 Ivan Shaw
Video: Matt Neild
Location: Glenforsa Airfield, Scotland
- Acknowledgement: The Europa Club is grateful to John Brownlow, Andy Draper, Mike Gregory, Martin Stoner and the LAA coaching scheme for their informed comments in the attached pdf booklet following
- The LAA have incorporated new guidance on handling the Europa Monowheel within TADs 26 published July 31st. Please refer to TADs 26 below
In addition to the comprehensive guide above be sure to read David Joyce's guide to other aspects of flying Europa safely in the Flying Section
Additionally, in the Building Section the optional extra fitting of an AUVRAY spring and a SMARTASS is highly recommended to help ensure that the Monowheel Europa lands as perfectly as you would hope.
Shortfield landing technique. Tailwheel slightly lower than main wheel. Over the fence at 55 knots. Runway 11.
Visualisation: 2% Upslope runway 11. Also 2% Southerly counterslope
Image credit: Louis Cooper, Coal Aston Airstrip, Saturday 18th July 2026
