---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 12/31/06: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:28 PM - First Flight - ZK-POG (Nigel & Caron Harrison) 2. 04:30 PM - First flight - ZK-POG (Nigel & Caron Harrison) 3. 05:51 PM - Cabin Heat (Garry) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:28:07 PM PST US From: "Nigel & Caron Harrison" Subject: Europa-List: First Flight - ZK-POG Dear All, I am delighted to be able to report that at 23.00 UTC (Midday local) on 1st January 2007, my Europa XS Trigear (ZK-POG - formerly G-WEEM, kit 584) slipped the surly bonds of earth for the first time in the hands of test pilot John Martin at Tauranga airport, New Zealand. The first flight lasted 20 minutes and she performed faultlessly - a pleasure to fly. There was only the slightest wing drop in a full flap power on stall, and otherwise she has no vices. The grin has started and will only get bigger when I get my hands on the controls. I'd like to thank all those wonderful people who helped with the build and final preparations for today's momentous event, in particular Andy Draper, Nev Eyre, John Wheeler and everyone at Europa 2004 and especially Matthew Russell. Having emigrated and brought her out almost complete, here in NZ my thanks go especially to Rex Kenny of the CAA, Bill Sisley (President of the SAANZ) and Colin Alexander of Rotax fame and Mike Chubb and Mike Edgey of Northland Aviation.She now has to go through 40 hours of test-flying which will be shared between John Martin and Bill Sisley before I can do my type rating. What better New Year's present could there be! Cheers everyone. Nigel Harrison ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:30:07 PM PST US From: "Nigel & Caron Harrison" Subject: Europa-List: First flight - ZK-POG Dear All, I am delighted to be able to report that at 23.00 UTC (Midday local) on 1st January 2007, my Europa XS Trigear (ZK-POG - formerly G-WEEM, kit 584) slipped the surly bonds of earth for the first time in the hands of test pilot John Martin at Tauranga airport, New Zealand. The first flight lasted 20 minutes and she performed faultlessly - a pleasure to fly. There was only the slightest wing drop in a full flap power on stall, and otherwise she has no vices. The grin has started and will only get bigger when I get my hands on the controls. I'd like to thank all those wonderful people who helped with the build and final preparations for today's momentous event, in particular Andy Draper, Nev Eyre, John Wheeler and everyone at Europa 2004 and especially Matthew Russell. Having emigrated and brought her out almost complete, here in NZ my thanks go especially to Rex Kenny of the CAA, Bill Sisley (President of the SAANZ) and Colin Alexander of Rotax fame and Mike Chubb and Mike Edgey of Northland Aviation.She now has to go through 40 hours of test-flying which will be shared between John Martin and Bill Sisley before I can do my type rating. What better New Year's present could there be! Cheers everyone. Nigel Harrison ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:51:10 PM PST US From: "Garry" Subject: Europa-List: Cabin Heat I have a prospective buyer for my plane who lives in a cold climate, and definitely needs cabin heat. Since I'm based in Florida I've never given a thought for heat. I'd sure like Air Conditioning though! I told him I'd research how others have solved the cabin heat problem. What have some of you cold climate guys done for heat? Garry Stout 914 trigear Tampa Florida ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message europa-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Europa-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/europa-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/europa-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.