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Sun 07/24/05


Total Messages Posted: 13



Today's Message Index:
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     1. 04:28 AM - Re: First Flight - The Big Day! (Kingsley Hurst)
     2. 08:27 AM - Re: First Flight - The Big Day! (N55XS)
     3. 11:25 AM - Subaru EJ22 (Erich Trombley)
     4. 01:38 PM - Radio reception problems (Bryan Allsop)
     5. 01:56 PM - More on reception problems (Bryan Allsop)
     6. 03:04 PM - Re: First Flight - The Big Day! (Rowland Carson)
     7. 04:22 PM - Oshkosh (Jim Puglise)
     8. 05:07 PM - First flight N214KS (KandShill@aol.com)
     9. 06:16 PM - Re: Oshkosh (Thomas Scherer)
    10. 06:29 PM - Re: First flight N214KS (Robert Berube)
    11. 11:22 PM - Test. (Mike Parkin)
    12. 11:32 PM - Re: First flight N214KS (Peter Grant)
    13. 11:41 PM - French VFR Charts. (Mike Parkin)
 
 
 


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    Time: 04:28:45 AM PST US
    From: "Kingsley Hurst" <hurstkr@growzone.com.au>
    Subject: Re: First Flight - The Big Day!
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Kingsley Hurst" <hurstkr@growzone.com.au> Congratulations Jeff. Please keep us updated with things as they progress. Enviously yours Kingsley Do not archive


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    Time: 08:27:43 AM PST US
    From: N55XS <topglock@cox.net>
    Subject: Re: First Flight - The Big Day!
    --> Europa-List message posted by: N55XS <topglock@cox.net> Thanks to you all for the kind words. This is truly a milestone for me... Peter, it would be an honor to be a part of the Europa Flyer. You may certainly use whatever you want from my build site. Let me know if you want/need anything further, pics, specs, etc... Thanks again, Jeff - N55XS - now flying... Peter Grant wrote: >--> Europa-List message posted by: "Peter Grant" <peter@us-eurolink.co.uk> > >Congratulations Jeff, I'm sure it was all worthwhile. I might like to use >some of your site in the next Europa Flyer magazine, if you'd be OK with >that? EF45 is at the printers and already has a fellow countryman of yours >on the front cover! > >Regards >Peter Grant >Editor, Europa Flyer, part owner of G-OGAN TriGear 912S +Airmaster (we love >our wobbly prop!). >10 The Sidings, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 5UA, UK >Tel: 01507 523180 Fax: 01507 525888 Mobile: 07774 923160 >+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >This email is intended for the sole use of the addressee. If you have >received this email in error, please contact the sender and >delete the message. US Eurolink Marketing Services Ltd accepts no liability >for misuse >of this email however caused. Outgoing emails are automatically scanned by >Norton Anti-Virus >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of N55XS >To: europa-list@matronics.com >Subject: Europa-List: First Flight - The Big Day! > >--> Europa-List message posted by: N55XS <topglock@cox.net> > >Well ladies and gents the big day has finally come. N55XS received all >the necessary paperwork, yesterday and took to the skys at 1:55pm, CDT, >today. My test pilot was a retired Air Force Col. with thousands of >hours in hundreds of test birds. Everything went off, without a hitch, >save a malfunctioning ASI. Since the wind was calm, all day, John flew, >anyway, using the GPS. His comments went something like " I think I >need to trade you for my Cessna". No thanks, John, but thanks for the >offer. Two flights, today, for a total of 1 hour. The bird has no bad >habits and no need for any roll or yaw trim. My comments and a few >pictures can be seen at the build site http://www.n55xs.com > >After the bugs in the ASI are worked out, I'll be taking "Baby Blue" to >the sky, myself. Thanks go out to John for his test flight, my wife, >Mary, for her help and understanding and to this list, without whom, >this project would have much tougher... > > >


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    Time: 11:25:35 AM PST US
    From: "Erich Trombley" <erichdtrombley@juno.com>
    Subject: Subaru EJ22
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Erich Trombley" <erichdtrombley@juno.com> Tony, You can contact Lynn Elsner at 480-390-9934. His plane is flying with a turbo charged EJ22 direct drive. I was to have met him yesterday at his home in Nebraska. We are planning on flying both his Europa and mine to Oshkosh. Unfortunately, due to weather delays I am still stuck in Las Vegas, NV. Looking at the radar plot for the whole US it seems that only Las Vegas has an weather. It's been raining all night through the afternoon. This is the desert we aren't suppose to get rain. Anyway if all goes well I will depart tomorrow for Phoenix to pick up Steve Hagar then off to Lynn's place and finally to Oshkosh. Keep your fingers crossed. Tony I will let Lynn know you are interested in obtaining more info on the EJ22 from him. He has e-mail I just don'w have his address at the moment. Regards, Erich Trombley N28ET Classis Mono 914 Gidday, I am keen to learn more about the installation of a EJ22 ??, the big block Subaru engine in a Europa. I have heard someone has done it and I'd like to find out more if anyone knows the owners whereabouts, both physically and electronically. Thanks in anticipation. Reg Tony Renshaw Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up today!


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    Time: 01:38:37 PM PST US
    From: "Bryan Allsop" <bryan@blackballclub.com>
    Subject: Radio reception problems
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Bryan Allsop" <bryan@blackballclub.com> I have been interested in the recent correspondence regarding radio frequencies, and related performance characteristics. In particular, the extreme ranges. East Midlands Airport has a frequency of 134.175. A few weeks ago some of us flew to an airfield close by which involved us in contacting them. In subsequent conversation we had all noticed how their transmissions had been unclear. After making test calls between our aircraft we came to the conclusion that the East Mids transmitter must be out of sorts. Last Thursday I went to Le Touquet via the Stanstead low level corridor. This meant that I had to contact Essex Radar on 120.625. They were receiving me strength five, but for much of the transit I could not hear them at all. Similarly, when I go to France using the Lille Info. frequency ( 120.275) to complete the channel crossing, I can never seem to be able to make contact with them. I have always put it down to my English accent and their lunch breaks. In both cases I have been able to hear other aircraft speaking to them strength five, so my radio was working perfectly. I can now see that I have a common problem at the lower frequencies, viz, poor ground station reception. Could it be that other Europas have a simarly poor reception quality at the higher frequency range. My aerial was built to the manual, and has always served my well in most respects. Are these common experiences? If so, what can, and should we do about it? Regards to all. Bryan Allsop. G BYSA Mono XS


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    Time: 01:56:17 PM PST US
    From: "Bryan Allsop" <bryan@blackballclub.com>
    Subject: More on reception problems
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Bryan Allsop" <bryan@blackballclub.com> After sending the mail on frequency related reception problems, I looked back through my recent flight plans. I discovered that the Le Touquet tower frequency is 118.45. It works perfectly. Oh well! Back to bed. I am sure someone else will work it out. Cheers Bryan


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    Time: 03:04:42 PM PST US
    From: Rowland Carson <rowil@clara.net>
    Subject: Re: First Flight - The Big Day!
    --> Europa-List message posted by: Rowland Carson <rowil@clara.net> At 2005-07-23 18:36 -0500 N55XS wrote: >N55XS received all >the necessary paperwork, yesterday and took to the skys at 1:55pm, CDT, >today Jeff - congratulations! Now you know what I'm gonna ask next .. What airfield did the big event take place at, what was the empty weight, and does John have a surname? Also, I have 835 build hours recorded - is that it all? Finally, is it a Classic or XS? (Foam wings = Classic, pre-moulded wings = XS) regards Rowland -- | Rowland Carson Europa Club Membership Secretary (retiring) - email for info! | Europa 435 G-ROWI (750 hours building) PFA #16532 | e-mail <memsec@europaclub.org.uk> website <www.europaclub.org.uk>


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    Time: 04:22:58 PM PST US
    From: "Jim Puglise" <jimpuglise@comcast.net>
    Subject: Oshkosh
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Jim Puglise" <jimpuglise@comcast.net> Lynne and I had not planned to go to Oshkosh but have had some travel plans change. We will be there from Thursday AM through Saturday PM. When and where is the Europa forum? Jim Puglise, A283 Office (941) 505-8398 FAX (503) 212-6464


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    Time: 05:07:38 PM PST US
    From: KandShill@aol.com
    Subject: First flight N214KS
    --> Europa-List message posted by: KandShill@aol.com N214KS is a XS trigear with an intercooled Rotax 914, Rospeller C/S prop, weighing 907 lbs. It started out at Flightcrafters under Russell Lepres care. Four years later it was first flown by me (Ken Hill) on July 20, 2005. The initial flight was relatively uneventful. The small aileron trim tab was more than adequate for all speeds above 80 Kts.and it did not appear to need any rudder trim device (it flies straight). I did have a minor radio noise problem and the prop controller seems to like the fine pitch stop a little too much. I noted a worst case CHT of 235F, oil temp of 245F, and Evens coolant temp. of 235F. My initial impression of the Dynon D10 was amazing. It was within 1 Kt. of the Winter A/S indicator and was dead on as an attitude indicator and all other functions checked. Many people have really come to my aid in building the A/C. On this forum it is appropriate to mention a few: FlightcraftersThank you Russell! I spent 2 weeks under Russells guidance in 2001 and many hours on the phone with him over the last 4 years. Russell is a wealth of knowledge, pegs out the integrity meter and loves helping people with their projects. His partner Bob Berube (the most experienced Europa builder I know) did a great job on the cockpit module and assisted me many times. Lastly, Jim Blackmer wired the dashboard which looks great from both front and back.. Terry Seaver and Dave DefordI look to them as pioneers who have passed their experiences and successes to me. They are great engineers who have given unselfishly to many builders. The forum Thanks to those who have shared their advice and questions. The accumulation of knowledge will make our flying safer and more rewarding. Happy flying, Ken


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    Time: 06:16:51 PM PST US
    From: "Thomas Scherer" <thomas@scherer.com>
    Subject: Re: Oshkosh
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Thomas Scherer" <thomas@scherer.com> N81EU has now landed one hour from Oshkosh in Eau Claire. We're planning on landing Mondy morning and were wondering whether all Europas park together and whether that offer on sharing a house 1 Mile from the Flighline is still standing. We'd tell you Alaska stories. Can't sing or dance though... Looking forward to seeing you all ! <Thomas, N81EU> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Puglise" <jimpuglise@comcast.net> Subject: Europa-List: Oshkosh > > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Jim Puglise" <jimpuglise@comcast.net> > > Lynne and I had not planned to go to Oshkosh but have had some travel > plans change. We will be there from Thursday AM through Saturday PM. > When and where is the Europa forum? > > Jim Puglise, A283 > Office (941) 505-8398 > FAX (503) 212-6464 > >


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    Time: 06:29:19 PM PST US
    From: "Robert Berube" <bberube@tampabay.rr.com>
    Subject: First flight N214KS
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Robert Berube" <bberube@tampabay.rr.com> Ken, Congratulations on your completion and first flight. All the best on your test program and the reward of all your hours of labor. Bob Berube Flight Crafters, LLC -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of KandShill@aol.com Subject: Europa-List: First flight N214KS --> Europa-List message posted by: KandShill@aol.com N214KS is a XS trigear with an intercooled Rotax 914, Rospeller C/S prop, weighing 907 lbs. It started out at Flightcrafters under Russell Lepres care. Four years later it was first flown by me (Ken Hill) on July 20, 2005. The initial flight was relatively uneventful. The small aileron trim tab was more than adequate for all speeds above 80 Kts.and it did not appear to need any rudder trim device (it flies straight). I did have a minor radio noise problem and the prop controller seems to like the fine pitch stop a little too much. I noted a worst case CHT of 235F, oil temp of 245F, and Evens coolant temp. of 235F. My initial impression of the Dynon D10 was amazing. It was within 1 Kt. of the Winter A/S indicator and was dead on as an attitude indicator and all other functions checked. Many people have really come to my aid in building the A/C. On this forum it is appropriate to mention a few: FlightcraftersThank you Russell! I spent 2 weeks under Russells guidance in 2001 and many hours on the phone with him over the last 4 years. Russell is a wealth of knowledge, pegs out the integrity meter and loves helping people with their projects. His partner Bob Berube (the most experienced Europa builder I know) did a great job on the cockpit module and assisted me many times. Lastly, Jim Blackmer wired the dashboard which looks great from both front and back.. Terry Seaver and Dave DefordI look to them as pioneers who have passed their experiences and successes to me. They are great engineers who have given unselfishly to many builders. The forum Thanks to those who have shared their advice and questions. The accumulation of knowledge will make our flying safer and more rewarding. Happy flying, Ken


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    Time: 11:22:31 PM PST US
    From: "Mike Parkin" <mikenjulie.parkin@btopenworld.com>
    Subject: Test.
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Mike Parkin" <mikenjulie.parkin@btopenworld.com> Please ignore. do not archive.


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    Time: 11:32:22 PM PST US
    From: "Peter Grant" <peter@us-eurolink.co.uk>
    Subject: First flight N214KS
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Peter Grant" <peter@us-eurolink.co.uk> Congratulations Ken, hope you have many years of happy flying with #214. If you have any pictures of the first flight or details such as cokpit - in fact any pictures or story about the build - we'd be happy to show them in Europa Flyer. Regards Peter Grant Editor, Europa Flyer, part owner of G-OGAN TriGear 912S +Airmaster (we love our wobbly prop!). 10 The Sidings, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 5UA, UK Tel: 01507 523180 Fax: 01507 525888 Mobile: 07774 923160 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This email is intended for the sole use of the addressee. If you have received this email in error, please contact the sender and delete the message. US Eurolink Marketing Services Ltd accepts no liability for misuse of this email however caused. Outgoing emails are automatically scanned by Norton Anti-Virus -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of KandShill@aol.com Subject: Europa-List: First flight N214KS --> Europa-List message posted by: KandShill@aol.com N214KS is a XS trigear with an intercooled Rotax 914, Rospeller C/S prop, weighing 907 lbs. It started out at Flightcrafters under Russell Lepres care. Four years later it was first flown by me (Ken Hill) on July 20, 2005. The initial flight was relatively uneventful. The small aileron trim tab was more than adequate for all speeds above 80 Kts.and it did not appear to need any rudder trim device (it flies straight). I did have a minor radio noise problem and the prop controller seems to like the fine pitch stop a little too much. I noted a worst case CHT of 235F, oil temp of 245F, and Evens coolant temp. of 235F. My initial impression of the Dynon D10 was amazing. It was within 1 Kt. of the Winter A/S indicator and was dead on as an attitude indicator and all other functions checked. Many people have really come to my aid in building the A/C. On this forum it is appropriate to mention a few: FlightcraftersThank you Russell! I spent 2 weeks under Russells guidance in 2001 and many hours on the phone with him over the last 4 years. Russell is a wealth of knowledge, pegs out the integrity meter and loves helping people with their projects. His partner Bob Berube (the most experienced Europa builder I know) did a great job on the cockpit module and assisted me many times. Lastly, Jim Blackmer wired the dashboard which looks great from both front and back.. Terry Seaver and Dave DefordI look to them as pioneers who have passed their experiences and successes to me. They are great engineers who have given unselfishly to many builders. The forum Thanks to those who have shared their advice and questions. The accumulation of knowledge will make our flying safer and more rewarding. Happy flying, Ken


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    Time: 11:41:22 PM PST US
    From: "Mike Parkin" <mikenjulie.parkin@btopenworld.com>
    Subject: French VFR Charts.
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Mike Parkin" <mikenjulie.parkin@btopenworld.com> Hi Guys, For those of you planning to update French charts for your travels. For a 30% saving, check out www.VLDweb.fr . It took about 10 days to receive the goods, all the way from Paris, but a good saving. regards, Mike




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