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1. 05:55 AM - Re: The Dang thing Flew (Robert Borger)
2. 09:01 AM - Re: The Dang thing Flew (Rowland Carson)
3. 09:16 AM - Re: The Dang thing Flew (R.C.Harrison)
4. 09:16 AM - Re: The Dang thing Flew (R.C.Harrison)
5. 09:16 AM - Re: Mono Wheel Brake System (R.C.Harrison)
6. 11:58 AM - Ride Sun n Fun (Troy Maynor)
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Cc: Robert Borger <rlborger@mac.com>
| Subject: | Re: The Dang thing Flew |
--> Europa-List message posted by: Robert Borger <rlborger@mac.com>
Jeff,
Congratulations!!! Nothing more encouraging that hearing that
another fellow has cleared that last hurdle and made it into the air.
Best wishes for the greatest flying ever,
Bob Borger
Europa Kit #A221 N914XL, XS Mono, Intercooled 914, Airmaster C/S
http://www.europaowners.org/N914XL
(85%) tail kit done, wings closed, cockpit module installed, pitch
system in, landing gear frame in, rudder system in with Singleton
Mod, outrigger mod in, Fuselage Top on, lift/drag/flap pins in, wing
incidence set, tie bar in, flap drive in, Mod 70 done, baggage bay
in. Completing the firewall-aft fuel system and fitting the
instrument panel. Working in - 24 Instrument Panel, 25 Electrical,
28 Flaps, 29 Main Gear, 30 Fuel System, 32 Tail, 34 Door Latches & 35
Doors, 37 Finishing. Airmaster arrived 29 Sep 05. Seat arrived from
Oregon Aero. Preparing ROTAX 914 for installation. Singleton
firewall mod has arrived.
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208
Home: 940-497-2123
Cel: 817-992-1117
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| Subject: | Re: The Dang thing Flew |
--> Europa-List message posted by: Rowland Carson <rowil@clara.net>
At 2006-03-11 19:46 -0600 JEFF ROBERTS wrote:
>Her empty weight is 877 LBS
>as I get some more
>numbers I'll let you all know
Jeff - thanks for all the data -look forward to hearing your progress!
I'll try to get an updated "first flights" table up on the Club website soon.
regards
Rowland
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| Subject: | The Dang thing Flew |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "R.C.Harrison" <ptag.dev@tiscali.co.uk>
Hi! Jeff
My a/c was heavy at 920 lbs.
I never fly it on final less than 65 kts and 70kts if wind is
undependable.
Regards
Bob H G-PTAG Europa MkI/Jabiru 3300
Robt.C.Harrison
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JEFF
ROBERTS
Sent: 12 March 2006 01:47
Subject: Re: Europa-List: The Dang thing Flew
--> Europa-List message posted by: JEFF ROBERTS <jeff@rmmm.net>
Thanks to all that have replied!
My test pilot was Mike Bowden who has flown everything but the kitchen
sink. He has never sat in a Europa before but like all skilled pilots
with 20K plus hours it was just another airplane. As soon as he got use
to the finger brakes he was off. When he returned his words we're... I
had know Idea this airplane handle this nice. He was very impressed and
didn't want paid, but I do have to now let him fly it once in a while.
Sorry on the lack of documenting the build. I have never been one to
keep accurate records but I would guess it to be around 1500 to 2000
hours. I jumped started it with Bob at flight Crafters for a few weeks
before bringing it home for the completion. She has the 912-S with the
ground adjustable warp drive prop, so I guess she's very normal to
others. We have a 5000 and an 8000 foot runway at Smyrna so I set the
prop at 21 degrees instead of the recommended 19. She still left the
ground in less than 600 feet and climbed much faster than the local
DA-20 Katanna. I am hoping for some good cruse numbers after I install
the wheel pants.
I am a low time pilot so it may explain this next comment. I must say
say that I have never experienced anything like that feeling I felt as
I pulled it off the runway. My family and some friends we're watching
so I was a bit nervous but wow! Other than reversing the trim wires I
don't believe there is any other adjustment needed.
Her empty weight is 877 LBS with all leg faring installed. I took today
off but I hope to get back in the air tomorrow and as I get some more
numbers I'll let you all know.
I would like to hear from other tri-gear Europa flyers on there
recommended landing pattern speeds, and flap settings that work best
for them.
Best Regards to All and keep at it. You have a better plane in your
shop than you know!
Jeff
A258 N128LJ She's flying now!
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| Subject: | The Dang thing Flew |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "R.C.Harrison" <ptag.dev@tiscali.co.uk>
Congratulations! Jeff.
May your flights be long and trouble free.
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG Europa MKI/Jabiru 3300
Do not archive.
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JEFF
ROBERTS
Sent: 11 March 2006 16:43
Subject: Europa-List: The Dang thing Flew
--> Europa-List message posted by: JEFF ROBERTS <jeff@rmmm.net>
This is to inform all the on 3/10/06 after 3.5 years of building that
N128LJ took to the sky's out of MQY Smyrna TN. After my friend Mike
test flew it around the pattern I couldn't help myself. So I told my
wife that I just wanted to taxi it a bit and after a short hop down the
runway she just came off the ground and flew hands off. WOW! To all
that are building keep at it and to those that have done it I now get
it.
This is an incredible airplane! It's quick, it's stable and it likes
the sky much better than my garage. Thanks to all that have put up with
my questions and a special thanks to Jeff-Baby Blue / John-The glider
man, and a very special thanks to Bob at Flight Crafters!
I think I'll put some wheel pants on this thing to see what it will do.
Jeff
N128LJ / Gold rush.
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| Subject: | Mono Wheel Brake System |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "R.C.Harrison" <ptag.dev@tiscali.co.uk>
Hi! Steve
I had one but have graduated to using a syringe, without the needle
fitted, to fill the master cylinders. I fill them brim full with lots of
rag stuffed round the cylinder then put the plug cap into place by
fingers allowing excess oil to overflow into the rags. Then a final
squeeze up leaves the brakes" right on the button."
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG Europa MKI/Jabiru 3300
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Steve Crimm
Sent: 12 March 2006 03:14
Subject: Europa-List: Mono Wheel Brake System
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Steve Crimm"
<steve.crimm@stephenscott.com>
I have been told that there is a funnel that screws into the top of the
master cylinder for a mono wheel when bleeding the brakes. Where does
one
get one of these funnels?
Thanks
Steve
N42AH
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "Troy Maynor" <wingnut54@charter.net>
Hi All,
I was checking to see if I could share fuel costs with someone that is
flying to Lakeland in exchange for a ride. I live near Asheville, NC,
(KAVL). I am off work from
April 1st thru 9th. Thanks.
Troy Maynor
N120EU Europa Monowheel Classic
Left to finish:
Paint,interior,engine install, wiring.
Weaverville, NC USA
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