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1. 01:05 AM - Seating (David Corbett)
2. 03:22 AM - Re: Seats (Ami McFadyean)
3. 03:55 AM - Re: Seats (Gerry Holland)
4. 11:51 AM - Re: Seats (Ami McFadyean)
5. 12:17 PM - Re: Seats (Cliff Shaw)
6. 01:47 PM - Re: Seats (Ami McFadyean)
7. 02:09 PM - Re: Seats (Cliff Shaw)
8. 02:33 PM - Re: Seats (Rocketman)
9. 02:51 PM - Fw: First flight (Rowland Carson)
10. 09:00 PM - First Flight for ZK-TIM Monowheel Classic (Tim Ward)
11. 09:16 PM - Re: First Flight for ZK-TIM Monowheel Classic (Paul McAllister)
12. 09:20 PM - Feedback problem with the radio (Paul McAllister)
13. 09:31 PM - Re: First Flight for ZK-TIM Monowheel Classic (Tim Ward)
14. 09:52 PM - Re: First Flight for ZK-TIM Monowheel Classic (Kevin Klinefelter)
15. 10:04 PM - FL13 spacer (Andrew Sarangan)
16. 10:28 PM - Re: First Flight for ZK-TIM Monowheel Classic (Paul Boulet)
17. 11:12 PM - Re: First Flight for ZK-TIM Monowheel Classic (Bill & Sue Sisley)
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "David Corbett" <David.Corbett@fwi.co.uk>
Hi, Ferg
My seats also have dynafoam as the bottom part of the seay cushion; they are specially
shaped to fit around all the bits and pieces that get in the way, as do
the separate seat backs. The pilot's seat back is thinner than the co-pilot's
- because of a long leg problem! However, no discomfort on 3-4 hour legs.
I have never specificall taken photo's of the seats, but could do so and e-mail
them to you off forum if you like (the forum cannot accept attachments).
Let me know,
David
G-BZAM - 250 hrs
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "Ami McFadyean" <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
I would fully recommend the principles expounded at
http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/building/interior/Carving%20Foam%20
Seats.html
(or look in Sport Aviation 08/90 for the original article) having now built
up to about Mk 10 of seat cushions for the Europa.
Flat squabs (no matter how well laminated with different densities of
Dynafoam) don't work for me and become a pain in the tailbone after an hour
or so. This is after covering over the seat area in the inner module so that
the aileron torque tube tunnel does not present a hardspot.
What has worked well is the squab from a computer chair. This has a
bowl-shaped plywood base and inch or so of high density foam. It cost
nothing and is perhaps not the long term hardware, but confirms what to aim
for in terms of shape.
If seats are too fully moulded, then one is constrained to sit in the same
place all of the time, which can be tiresome.
Duncan McF
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fergus Kyle" <VE3LVO@rac.ca>
Subject: Europa-List: Seats
> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Fergus Kyle" <VE3LVO@rac.ca>
>
> I have a super sample of upholstery in a fellow builder's Europa, but
cannot
> possibly duplicate his artistry. nevertheless, am keen to build in 2 seats
> which are comfortable, secure and safe (in that I entend to base the
bottoms
> in styrofoam pellets, after the experience of Graham Singleton).
> Are there any photos or drawings 'out there' of feasible seating
for
> an XS cockpit in a Classic fuselage? I have tried searching the forum but
> nowhere else.
> Cheers, Ferg A064
>
>
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--> Europa-List message posted by: Gerry Holland <gnholland@onetel.com>
Duncan Hi!
>
> http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/building/interior/Carving%20Foam%20
> Seats.html
Many Thanks for pointing in this direction. It was today's subject or task
to consider and has expounded some good advice.
Regards
Gerry
Europa 384 G-FIZY
Trigear with Rotax 912 and Arplast CS Prop.
Engine and Prop getting near to starting. Final pipework.
Painting completed. Just vinyl design scheme to be added.
Completing Wiring to Panel.
Includes Dynon EFIS, KMD 150, Icom A-200 and SL70 Transponder. AoA Fitted.
Shoulder Width Mod completed. Heater Unit idea is firming up.
http://www.g-fizy.com
+44 7808 402404
gnholland@onetel.com
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "Ami McFadyean" <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
Another subtlety in seat design can be found at
http://www.oregonaero.com/p19_2001.htm#drawings
where a wedge of foam along the BACK edge of the seat squab makes a
mountain of difference to long term comfort.
Duncan McF.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerry Holland" <gnholland@onetel.com>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Seats
> --> Europa-List message posted by: Gerry Holland <gnholland@onetel.com>
>
> Duncan Hi!
> >
> >
http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/building/interior/Carving%20Foam%20
> > Seats.html
>
> Many Thanks for pointing in this direction. It was today's subject or task
> to consider and has expounded some good advice.
>
> Regards
>
> Gerry
>
> Europa 384 G-FIZY
> Trigear with Rotax 912 and Arplast CS Prop.
> Engine and Prop getting near to starting. Final pipework.
> Painting completed. Just vinyl design scheme to be added.
> Completing Wiring to Panel.
> Includes Dynon EFIS, KMD 150, Icom A-200 and SL70 Transponder. AoA Fitted.
> Shoulder Width Mod completed. Heater Unit idea is firming up.
>
> http://www.g-fizy.com
> +44 7808 402404
> gnholland@onetel.com
>
>
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "Cliff Shaw" <flyinggpa@comcast.net>
All
The Oregonaero design is what I followed. I don't know if I did it exactly,
but after 2 hours of flying , I don't have any urge to get out of the plane.
The seats in "Wile E. Coyote" are the best I have ever set in !!!!
Cliff Shaw
1041 Euclid ave.
Edmonds, WA 98020
425 776 5555
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ami McFadyean" <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Seats
> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Ami McFadyean"
<ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
>
> Another subtlety in seat design can be found at
>
> http://www.oregonaero.com/p19_2001.htm#drawings
>
> where a wedge of foam along the BACK edge of the seat squab makes a
> mountain of difference to long term comfort.
>
> Duncan McF.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gerry Holland" <gnholland@onetel.com>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Seats
>
>
> > --> Europa-List message posted by: Gerry Holland <gnholland@onetel.com>
> >
> > Duncan Hi!
> > >
> > >
>
http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/building/interior/Carving%20Foam%20
> > > Seats.html
> >
> > Many Thanks for pointing in this direction. It was today's subject or
task
> > to consider and has expounded some good advice.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Gerry
> >
> > Europa 384 G-FIZY
> > Trigear with Rotax 912 and Arplast CS Prop.
> > Engine and Prop getting near to starting. Final pipework.
> > Painting completed. Just vinyl design scheme to be added.
> > Completing Wiring to Panel.
> > Includes Dynon EFIS, KMD 150, Icom A-200 and SL70 Transponder. AoA
Fitted.
> > Shoulder Width Mod completed. Heater Unit idea is firming up.
> >
> > http://www.g-fizy.com
> > +44 7808 402404
> > gnholland@onetel.com
> >
> >
>
>
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "Ami McFadyean" <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
Can you post some more details please.
Duncan McF
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cliff Shaw" <flyinggpa@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Seats
> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Cliff Shaw" <flyinggpa@comcast.net>
>
> All
>
> The Oregonaero design is what I followed. I don't know if I did it
exactly,
> but after 2 hours of flying , I don't have any urge to get out of the
plane.
> The seats in "Wile E. Coyote" are the best I have ever set in !!!!
>
> Cliff Shaw
> 1041 Euclid ave.
> Edmonds, WA 98020
> 425 776 5555
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ami McFadyean" <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Seats
>
>
> > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Ami McFadyean"
> <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
> >
> > Another subtlety in seat design can be found at
> >
> > http://www.oregonaero.com/p19_2001.htm#drawings
> >
> > where a wedge of foam along the BACK edge of the seat squab makes a
> > mountain of difference to long term comfort.
> >
> > Duncan McF.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Gerry Holland" <gnholland@onetel.com>
> > To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Re: Europa-List: Seats
> >
> >
> > > --> Europa-List message posted by: Gerry Holland
<gnholland@onetel.com>
> > >
> > > Duncan Hi!
> > > >
> > > >
> >
>
http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/building/interior/Carving%20Foam%20
> > > > Seats.html
> > >
> > > Many Thanks for pointing in this direction. It was today's subject or
> task
> > > to consider and has expounded some good advice.
> > >
> > > Regards
> > >
> > > Gerry
> > >
> > > Europa 384 G-FIZY
> > > Trigear with Rotax 912 and Arplast CS Prop.
> > > Engine and Prop getting near to starting. Final pipework.
> > > Painting completed. Just vinyl design scheme to be added.
> > > Completing Wiring to Panel.
> > > Includes Dynon EFIS, KMD 150, Icom A-200 and SL70 Transponder. AoA
> Fitted.
> > > Shoulder Width Mod completed. Heater Unit idea is firming up.
> > >
> > > http://www.g-fizy.com
> > > +44 7808 402404
> > > gnholland@onetel.com
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "Cliff Shaw" <flyinggpa@comcast.net>
Duncan McF
See page 37 in AS&S catalog. I tried to follow the Oregonaero design
concepts. (wedge under the seat bottom at back) See their web page of
catalog.
The foam makes the difference. It is worth ever dollar it costs. (and it
cost a lot of dollars) I used the three layer 3" on the "sporty" side and
2" on my side. I love it.
Cliff
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--> Europa-List message posted by: Rocketman <topglock@cox.net>
Ami McFadyean wrote:
>--> Europa-List message posted by: "Ami McFadyean" <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
>
>I would fully recommend the principles expounded at
>
>http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/building/interior/Carving%20Foam%20
>Seats.html
>
>(or look in Sport Aviation 08/90 for the original article) having now built
>up to about Mk 10 of seat cushions for the Europa.
>
>Flat squabs (no matter how well laminated with different densities of
>Dynafoam) don't work for me and become a pain in the tailbone after an hour
>or so. This is after covering over the seat area in the inner module so that
>the aileron torque tube tunnel does not present a hardspot.
>
>What has worked well is the squab from a computer chair. This has a
>bowl-shaped plywood base and inch or so of high density foam. It cost
>nothing and is perhaps not the long term hardware, but confirms what to aim
>for in terms of shape.
>
>If seats are too fully moulded, then one is constrained to sit in the same
>place all of the time, which can be tiresome.
>
>Duncan McF
>
>
>
>
Very good reference. Thanks Duncan...
--
Rocketman -
RM Holsters: http://www.rmholsters.com
FAL Gal Concealment Goods: http://www.falgal.com
Ballistic Review: http://www.ballisticreview.com
Aircraft Builders Log: http://www.N55XS.com
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| Subject: | Fwd: First flight |
--> Europa-List message posted by: Rowland Carson <rowil@clara.net>
News of another first flight forwarded FYI:
>Delivered-To: europaclub-memsec@europaclub.org.uk
>Subject: First flight
>Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 18:52:06 +0200
>
>Dear Builders,
>Another bird took the skys this 11th june at 11 a.m. After 5 years
>of intermittent building the XS monowheel # 382 OO-145 with
>Airmaster CS propeller driven by a Rotax 912ULS needed only 200 m
>for a silent take off. After an hour and six nearly perfect landings
>Dirk Oyen looked like those enlighted owners who descend from heaven.
>
>With thanks to all the people who helped and encouraged him.
>Karel Vranken # 447 F-PKRL, nearly so far.
Congratulations to Dirk!
regards
Rowland
--
| Rowland Carson Europa Club Membership Secretary - email for info!
| Europa 435 G-ROWI (710 hours building) PFA #16532
| e-mail <memsec@europaclub.org.uk> website <www.europaclub.org.uk>
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<jenni@avsure.co.nz>, "Jane Stillwell" <jstillwell@btconnect.com>,
"Ian Bentham" <ian@ianbentham.org>,
"Greg&Tonia Clarke" <greg.tonia@xtra.co.nz>,
"Andy Draper" <andy@europa-aircraft.com>
| Subject: | First Flight for ZK-TIM Monowheel Classic |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Tim Ward" <ward.t@xtra.co.nz>
Well, after 7 years 1 month, with an extended high pressure system enveloped the
Canterbury Plains my wife asked me if this is THE day.
I said "I suppose so, no excuses now".
ZK-TIM had done 2.5 hours of ground running, taxy tests (Low speed and High ish
speeds) and all looked good. A few minor problems that would have to go on the
MEL (Minimum Equipment List..airline jargon) but quite within the DDPG (airline
jargon) otherwise after 5 hours on flying other Europas I was confident.
With the family standing outside the Wigram hangar I completed the run-up and now
'let the truth be told'.
The Rotax 912S with Airmaster Prop (empty weight 841 lbs) was very eager to show
me what it can do, and it didn't let me down. A very rapid acceleration occurred,
the forward pressure on the stick to raise the tail was soon calling and
what an impressive performance. Climbed away at 65kts and the undercarriage came
up with ease. Climb selected on the Airmaster Prop I had to bring the MP back
quickly to stop busting altitudes! and gaining too much speed. Took it around
the circuit, with a glide approach always available, to try out the controls
and they were very responsive. A little port aileron down needed to stop roll
(may be my weight) otherwise rudder balance good and elevator very effective.
Did an approach and overshoot to 200ft to try out the gear extension/ retraction
again (and wave to the family) and then climbed to 3000ft out of the circuit
to try one clean stall recovering at the buffet and that was sweet. Tried it
with gear/flap down only to the initial buffet and that was sweet. Very mild,
no wing drop and easy recovery.
Oil temperatures and pressures were all good, within the Rotax parameters. This
was a relief as I have the Classic cowlings and for the Rotax 912S I changed
the position of the Oil Cooler to underneath the spinner within the same lines
as the lower cowling. Airmaster Propeller worked very well as expected.
Then returned for a landing on the grass approaching 65 kts and brought it back
to 60kts and it quietly settled on the grass.
Many thanks to all you guys for tremendous help and friendship during the building.
Also to Andy and Neville and John for their wisdom and advice; Europa and
Ivan for such a 'classy' aircraft, and my wife, Adrienne, whom I married at the
beginning of the build, produced 3 children during the build, and we are still
together at the end of the build!!!
A special thanks to Gavin Lee, Russell Lister, Pat Scotter Ron Smith and Tony K.
of NZ, who have always been so accommodating with their expertise.
Keep building, as that 'Europa smile' when I returned back, captured by the family
, is well worth waiting for.
Cheers,
Tim
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8005
New Zealand.
Ph 0064 3 3515166
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight for ZK-TIM Monowheel Classic |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
Tim,
Warmest congratulations. - Paul
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Ward" <ward.t@xtra.co.nz>
<jenni@avsure.co.nz>; "Jane Stillwell" <jstillwell@btconnect.com>; "Ian
Bentham" <ian@ianbentham.org>; "Greg&Tonia Clarke" <greg.tonia@xtra.co.nz>;
"Andy Draper" <andy@europa-aircraft.com>
Subject: Europa-List: First Flight for ZK-TIM Monowheel Classic
> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Tim Ward" <ward.t@xtra.co.nz>
>
>
> Well, after 7 years 1 month, with an extended high pressure system
enveloped the Canterbury Plains my wife asked me if this is THE day.
> I said "I suppose so, no excuses now".
> ZK-TIM had done 2.5 hours of ground running, taxy tests (Low speed and
High ish speeds) and all looked good. A few minor problems that would have
to go on the MEL (Minimum Equipment List..airline jargon) but quite within
the DDPG (airline jargon) otherwise after 5 hours on flying other Europas I
was confident.
> With the family standing outside the Wigram hangar I completed the run-up
and now 'let the truth be told'.
> The Rotax 912S with Airmaster Prop (empty weight 841 lbs) was very eager
to show me what it can do, and it didn't let me down. A very rapid
acceleration occurred, the forward pressure on the stick to raise the tail
was soon calling and what an impressive performance. Climbed away at 65kts
and the undercarriage came up with ease. Climb selected on the Airmaster
Prop I had to bring the MP back quickly to stop busting altitudes! and
gaining too much speed. Took it around the circuit, with a glide approach
always available, to try out the controls and they were very responsive. A
little port aileron down needed to stop roll (may be my weight) otherwise
rudder balance good and elevator very effective.
> Did an approach and overshoot to 200ft to try out the gear extension/
retraction again (and wave to the family) and then climbed to 3000ft out of
the circuit to try one clean stall recovering at the buffet and that was
sweet. Tried it with gear/flap down only to the initial buffet and that was
sweet. Very mild, no wing drop and easy recovery.
> Oil temperatures and pressures were all good, within the Rotax parameters.
This was a relief as I have the Classic cowlings and for the Rotax 912S I
changed the position of the Oil Cooler to underneath the spinner within the
same lines as the lower cowling. Airmaster Propeller worked very well as
expected.
> Then returned for a landing on the grass approaching 65 kts and brought it
back to 60kts and it quietly settled on the grass.
> Many thanks to all you guys for tremendous help and friendship during the
building. Also to Andy and Neville and John for their wisdom and advice;
Europa and Ivan for such a 'classy' aircraft, and my wife, Adrienne, whom I
married at the beginning of the build, produced 3 children during the build,
and we are still together at the end of the build!!!
> A special thanks to Gavin Lee, Russell Lister, Pat Scotter Ron Smith and
Tony K. of NZ, who have always been so accommodating with their expertise.
> Keep building, as that 'Europa smile' when I returned back, captured by
the family , is well worth waiting for.
>
> Cheers,
> Tim
> Tim Ward
> 12 Waiwetu Street,
> Fendalton,
> Christchurch, 8005
> New Zealand.
> Ph 0064 3 3515166
> ward.t@xtra.co.nz
>
>
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| Subject: | Feedback problem with the radio |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
Hi All,
I have an odd problem with my GX60 when trying to transmit. I found it would start
oscillating, it would start with an echo and then break into full audio
feedback, similar to as what a PA system does when the microphone is too close
to the speaker. I fooled with the problem for the longest time and I finally
narrowed it down to my LightSpeed headsets. I called LightSpeed and sure enough
they knew about the problem. They invited me to send the headsets back and
they would fit a new shielded battery box. They came back and they "sorta" worked,
but unfortunately they would still do it.
A this point I resigned myself to using my Telex 3500's. These always seemed to
work, but today they started to exhibit the same problem... now I am in a bit
of a quandary on how to trouble shoot this problem. I do not have an audio
panel at this time, I am using the internal intercom in the GX60.
Does anyone have any ideas where to head with this.
Paul
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight for ZK-TIM Monowheel Classic |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Tim Ward" <ward.t@xtra.co.nz>
Paul,
Warmest congratulations to you too, well done! Tim
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8005
New Zealand.
Ph 0064 3 3515166
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: First Flight for ZK-TIM Monowheel Classic
> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister"
<paul.mcallister@qia.net>
>
> Tim,
>
> Warmest congratulations. - Paul
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tim Ward" <ward.t@xtra.co.nz>
> To: <ann-nev@xtra.co.nz>; "Neville Eyre" <neville@europa-aircraft.com>;
> <jenni@avsure.co.nz>; "Jane Stillwell" <jstillwell@btconnect.com>; "Ian
> Bentham" <ian@ianbentham.org>; "Greg&Tonia Clarke"
<greg.tonia@xtra.co.nz>;
> "Andy Draper" <andy@europa-aircraft.com>
> Subject: Europa-List: First Flight for ZK-TIM Monowheel Classic
>
>
> > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Tim Ward" <ward.t@xtra.co.nz>
> >
> >
> > Well, after 7 years 1 month, with an extended high pressure system
> enveloped the Canterbury Plains my wife asked me if this is THE day.
> > I said "I suppose so, no excuses now".
> > ZK-TIM had done 2.5 hours of ground running, taxy tests (Low speed and
> High ish speeds) and all looked good. A few minor problems that would have
> to go on the MEL (Minimum Equipment List..airline jargon) but quite within
> the DDPG (airline jargon) otherwise after 5 hours on flying other Europas
I
> was confident.
> > With the family standing outside the Wigram hangar I completed the
run-up
> and now 'let the truth be told'.
> > The Rotax 912S with Airmaster Prop (empty weight 841 lbs) was very eager
> to show me what it can do, and it didn't let me down. A very rapid
> acceleration occurred, the forward pressure on the stick to raise the tail
> was soon calling and what an impressive performance. Climbed away at 65kts
> and the undercarriage came up with ease. Climb selected on the Airmaster
> Prop I had to bring the MP back quickly to stop busting altitudes! and
> gaining too much speed. Took it around the circuit, with a glide approach
> always available, to try out the controls and they were very responsive. A
> little port aileron down needed to stop roll (may be my weight) otherwise
> rudder balance good and elevator very effective.
> > Did an approach and overshoot to 200ft to try out the gear extension/
> retraction again (and wave to the family) and then climbed to 3000ft out
of
> the circuit to try one clean stall recovering at the buffet and that was
> sweet. Tried it with gear/flap down only to the initial buffet and that
was
> sweet. Very mild, no wing drop and easy recovery.
> > Oil temperatures and pressures were all good, within the Rotax
parameters.
> This was a relief as I have the Classic cowlings and for the Rotax 912S I
> changed the position of the Oil Cooler to underneath the spinner within
the
> same lines as the lower cowling. Airmaster Propeller worked very well as
> expected.
> > Then returned for a landing on the grass approaching 65 kts and brought
it
> back to 60kts and it quietly settled on the grass.
> > Many thanks to all you guys for tremendous help and friendship during
the
> building. Also to Andy and Neville and John for their wisdom and advice;
> Europa and Ivan for such a 'classy' aircraft, and my wife, Adrienne, whom
I
> married at the beginning of the build, produced 3 children during the
build,
> and we are still together at the end of the build!!!
> > A special thanks to Gavin Lee, Russell Lister, Pat Scotter Ron Smith and
> Tony K. of NZ, who have always been so accommodating with their
expertise.
> > Keep building, as that 'Europa smile' when I returned back, captured by
> the family , is well worth waiting for.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Tim
> > Tim Ward
> > 12 Waiwetu Street,
> > Fendalton,
> > Christchurch, 8005
> > New Zealand.
> > Ph 0064 3 3515166
> > ward.t@xtra.co.nz
> >
> >
>
>
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "Kevin Klinefelter" <kevann@gte.net>
Way to go Tim! Congratulations.
Kevin
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Tim Ward
Ian Bentham; Greg Andy Draper
Subject: Europa-List: First Flight for ZK-TIM Monowheel Classic
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Tim Ward" <ward.t@xtra.co.nz>
Well, after 7 years 1 month, with an extended high pressure system enveloped
the Canterbury Plains my wife asked me if this is THE day.
I said "I suppose so, no excuses now".
ZK-TIM had done 2.5 hours of ground running, taxy tests (Low speed and High
ish speeds) and all looked good. A few minor problems that would have to go
on the MEL (Minimum Equipment List..airline jargon) but quite within the
DDPG (airline jargon) otherwise after 5 hours on flying other Europas I was
confident.
With the family standing outside the Wigram hangar I completed the run-up
and now 'let the truth be told'.
The Rotax 912S with Airmaster Prop (empty weight 841 lbs) was very eager to
show me what it can do, and it didn't let me down. A very rapid acceleration
occurred, the forward pressure on the stick to raise the tail was soon
calling and what an impressive performance. Climbed away at 65kts and the
undercarriage came up with ease. Climb selected on the Airmaster Prop I had
to bring the MP back quickly to stop busting altitudes! and gaining too much
speed. Took it around the circuit, with a glide approach always available,
to try out the controls and they were very responsive. A little port aileron
down needed to stop roll (may be my weight) otherwise rudder balance good
and elevator very effective.
Did an approach and overshoot to 200ft to try out the gear extension/
retraction again (and wave to the family) and then climbed to 3000ft out of
the circuit to try one clean stall recovering at the buffet and that was
sweet. Tried it with gear/flap down only to the initial buffet and that was
sweet. Very mild, no wing drop and easy recovery.
Oil temperatures and pressures were all good, within the Rotax parameters.
This was a relief as I have the Classic cowlings and for the Rotax 912S I
changed the position of the Oil Cooler to underneath the spinner within the
same lines as the lower cowling. Airmaster Propeller worked very well as
expected.
Then returned for a landing on the grass approaching 65 kts and brought it
back to 60kts and it quietly settled on the grass.
Many thanks to all you guys for tremendous help and friendship during the
building. Also to Andy and Neville and John for their wisdom and advice;
Europa and Ivan for such a 'classy' aircraft, and my wife, Adrienne, whom I
married at the beginning of the build, produced 3 children during the build,
and we are still together at the end of the build!!!
A special thanks to Gavin Lee, Russell Lister, Pat Scotter Ron Smith and
Tony K. of NZ, who have always been so accommodating with their expertise.
Keep building, as that 'Europa smile' when I returned back, captured by the
family , is well worth waiting for.
Cheers,
Tim
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8005
New Zealand.
Ph 0064 3 3515166
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
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--> Europa-List message posted by: Andrew Sarangan <andrew_europa@yahoo.com>
FL13 are the spacers used in the aileron bolt
assembly. But my kit does not have any FL13. Instead,
I have a spacer labelled FL23 (only one, not two). Any
ideas what is going on? I am assuming FL23 is the same
as FL13. But why only one? Am I missing a part, or is
only one spacer needed?
__________________________________
http://messenger.yahoo.com/
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight for ZK-TIM Monowheel Classic |
--> Europa-List message posted by: Paul Boulet <possibletodo@yahoo.com>
Hey Tim; you beat me to it! I'm scheduled to test fly this coming Thursday....so
hope to report success! Much congratulations!
Paul Boulet, N914PB, Malibu, California
Tim Ward <ward.t@xtra.co.nz> wrote:
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Tim Ward"
Well, after 7 years 1 month, with an extended high pressure system enveloped the
Canterbury Plains my wife asked me if this is THE day.
I said "I suppose so, no excuses now".
ZK-TIM had done 2.5 hours of ground running, taxy tests (Low speed and High ish
speeds) and all looked good. A few minor problems that would have to go on the
MEL (Minimum Equipment List..airline jargon) but quite within the DDPG (airline
jargon) otherwise after 5 hours on flying other Europas I was confident.
With the family standing outside the Wigram hangar I completed the run-up and now
'let the truth be told'.
The Rotax 912S with Airmaster Prop (empty weight 841 lbs) was very eager to show
me what it can do, and it didn't let me down. A very rapid acceleration occurred,
the forward pressure on the stick to raise the tail was soon calling and
what an impressive performance. Climbed away at 65kts and the undercarriage came
up with ease. Climb selected on the Airmaster Prop I had to bring the MP back
quickly to stop busting altitudes! and gaining too much speed. Took it around
the circuit, with a glide approach always available, to try out the controls
and they were very responsive. A little port aileron down needed to stop roll
(may be my weight) otherwise rudder balance good and elevator very effective.
Did an approach and overshoot to 200ft to try out the gear extension/ retraction
again (and wave to the family) and then climbed to 3000ft out of the circuit
to try one clean stall recovering at the buffet and that was sweet. Tried it
with gear/flap down only to the initial buffet and that was sweet. Very mild,
no wing drop and easy recovery.
Oil temperatures and pressures were all good, within the Rotax parameters. This
was a relief as I have the Classic cowlings and for the Rotax 912S I changed
the position of the Oil Cooler to underneath the spinner within the same lines
as the lower cowling. Airmaster Propeller worked very well as expected.
Then returned for a landing on the grass approaching 65 kts and brought it back
to 60kts and it quietly settled on the grass.
Many thanks to all you guys for tremendous help and friendship during the building.
Also to Andy and Neville and John for their wisdom and advice; Europa and
Ivan for such a 'classy' aircraft, and my wife, Adrienne, whom I married at the
beginning of the build, produced 3 children during the build, and we are still
together at the end of the build!!!
A special thanks to Gavin Lee, Russell Lister, Pat Scotter Ron Smith and Tony K.
of NZ, who have always been so accommodating with their expertise.
Keep building, as that 'Europa smile' when I returned back, captured by the family
, is well worth waiting for.
Cheers,
Tim
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8005
New Zealand.
Ph 0064 3 3515166
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight for ZK-TIM Monowheel Classic |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Bill & Sue Sisley" <bill.sue@zip.co.nz>
Tim,
Well done! I know how great you will feel after all this time.
We are just back from 9 weeks in the UK, Europe and the US and although I
did a little of flying (including some in a Europa in the UK) I have really
missed my plane. Have now done about 5 hrs since getting back last
Wednesday. Flying in this big high that is over us now is just wonderful.
Hope to get to meet you one day soon.
Again, congratulations.
With very best regards.
Sue and Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Ward" <ward.t@xtra.co.nz>
<jenni@avsure.co.nz>; "Jane Stillwell" <jstillwell@btconnect.com>; "Ian
Bentham" <ian@ianbentham.org>; "Greg&Tonia Clarke" <greg.tonia@xtra.co.nz>;
"Andy Draper" <andy@europa-aircraft.com>
Subject: Europa-List: First Flight for ZK-TIM Monowheel Classic
> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Tim Ward" <ward.t@xtra.co.nz>
>
>
> Well, after 7 years 1 month, with an extended high pressure system
enveloped the Canterbury Plains my wife asked me if this is THE day.
> I said "I suppose so, no excuses now".
> ZK-TIM had done 2.5 hours of ground running, taxy tests (Low speed and
High ish speeds) and all looked good. A few minor problems that would have
to go on the MEL (Minimum Equipment List..airline jargon) but quite within
the DDPG (airline jargon) otherwise after 5 hours on flying other Europas I
was confident.
> With the family standing outside the Wigram hangar I completed the run-up
and now 'let the truth be told'.
> The Rotax 912S with Airmaster Prop (empty weight 841 lbs) was very eager
to show me what it can do, and it didn't let me down. A very rapid
acceleration occurred, the forward pressure on the stick to raise the tail
was soon calling and what an impressive performance. Climbed away at 65kts
and the undercarriage came up with ease. Climb selected on the Airmaster
Prop I had to bring the MP back quickly to stop busting altitudes! and
gaining too much speed. Took it around the circuit, with a glide approach
always available, to try out the controls and they were very responsive. A
little port aileron down needed to stop roll (may be my weight) otherwise
rudder balance good and elevator very effective.
> Did an approach and overshoot to 200ft to try out the gear extension/
retraction again (and wave to the family) and then climbed to 3000ft out of
the circuit to try one clean stall recovering at the buffet and that was
sweet. Tried it with gear/flap down only to the initial buffet and that was
sweet. Very mild, no wing drop and easy recovery.
> Oil temperatures and pressures were all good, within the Rotax parameters.
This was a relief as I have the Classic cowlings and for the Rotax 912S I
changed the position of the Oil Cooler to underneath the spinner within the
same lines as the lower cowling. Airmaster Propeller worked very well as
expected.
> Then returned for a landing on the grass approaching 65 kts and brought it
back to 60kts and it quietly settled on the grass.
> Many thanks to all you guys for tremendous help and friendship during the
building. Also to Andy and Neville and John for their wisdom and advice;
Europa and Ivan for such a 'classy' aircraft, and my wife, Adrienne, whom I
married at the beginning of the build, produced 3 children during the build,
and we are still together at the end of the build!!!
> A special thanks to Gavin Lee, Russell Lister, Pat Scotter Ron Smith and
Tony K. of NZ, who have always been so accommodating with their expertise.
> Keep building, as that 'Europa smile' when I returned back, captured by
the family , is well worth waiting for.
>
> Cheers,
> Tim
> Tim Ward
> 12 Waiwetu Street,
> Fendalton,
> Christchurch, 8005
> New Zealand.
> Ph 0064 3 3515166
> ward.t@xtra.co.nz
>
>
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