Bill,
Please add me to those who have the opinion that the Ercoupes without rudder pedals are preferred for dealing with crosswinds
Warmest regards,
Rick
Me too.
You've got to remember that there is very little movement in the Ercoupes rudders. Only one side moves at a time, they only go out, and not far. So you have very little rudder, peddles or no.
What keeps the nose pointed straight and everything coordinated with the 'coupe is the twin vertical stabs, just like the B-25 (twin stabs, not one way rudders). There is just enough rudder movement (on one side) to prevent a skid in a gradual turn.
