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Wed 05/16/12


Total Messages Posted: 6



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     1. 05:51 AM - N127ZP Europa Monowheel Classic Kit#12 FLYS! (Jeffrey J Paris)
     2. 06:20 AM - Re: N127ZP Europa Monowheel Classic Kit#12 FLYS! (Ivan Shaw)
     3. 08:12 AM - Re: N127ZP Europa Monowheel Classic Kit#12 FLYS! (Robert Borger)
     4. 10:24 AM - duplication of incoming messages...... (Bob Harrison)
     5. 10:29 AM - Jeff Paris...... (Bob Harrison)
     6. 03:40 PM - 914 starts to surge at 3950 RPM (Robert Borger)
 
 
 


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    Time: 05:51:10 AM PST US
    From: "Jeffrey J Paris" <jeffrey-j-paris@excite.com>
    Subject: N127ZP Europa Monowheel Classic Kit#12 FLYS!
    Hello Europaphiles, =C2- Yesterday I flew N127ZP! A Jabiru =C2-powered 3300 Europa Monowheel Classi c build kit #12 at Williamson- Sodus Airport KSDC. =C2-The airplane flew b eautifully! =C2-Unfortunately, I had some engine issues and upon landing m y engine seemed to have seized up. =C2-In hindsight possibly due to the ge ar up failure last June which resulted in a prop strike during run-up testin g may have finally figmented itself into a real problem under flight loads: =C2-But better it happened on the ground than in the air! =C2- Although under great duress and stress to get down quickly, the airplane fle w as advertised, my adrenaline rush made my first solo monowheel landing a t hing of beauty or so I am told by my ftest flight crew. =C2-Well I have th e engine off the airplane to be sent back for inspection and probably a majo r tear down and I will have to sort out some issues with the engine airframe combination before I get N127ZP back in the air again. =C2- Living Experimental Aviation to the fullest... =C2- Cheers, =C2- Jeff Paris Macedon NY


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    Time: 06:20:57 AM PST US
    From: "Ivan Shaw" <ivanshaw@btinternet.com>
    Subject: N127ZP Europa Monowheel Classic Kit#12 FLYS!
    Congratulations. Sounds like you had an exciting first flight. Kindest Regards Ivan From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jeffrey J Paris Sent: 16 May 2012 13:50 Subject: Europa-List: N127ZP Europa Monowheel Classic Kit#12 FLYS! Hello Europaphiles, Yesterday I flew N127ZP! A Jabiru powered 3300 Europa Monowheel Classic build kit #12 at Williamson- Sodus Airport KSDC. The airplane flew beautifully! Unfortunately, I had some engine issues and upon landing my engine seemed to have seized up. In hindsight possibly due to the gear up failure last June which resulted in a prop strike during run-up testing may have finally figmented itself into a real problem under flight loads: But better it happened on the ground than in the air! Although under great duress and stress to get down quickly, the airplane flew as advertised, my adrenaline rush made my first solo monowheel landing a thing of beauty or so I am told by my ftest flight crew. Well I have the engine off the airplane to be sent back for inspection and probably a major tear down and I will have to sort out some issues with the engine airframe combination before I get N127ZP back in the air again. Living Experimental Aviation to the fullest... Cheers, Jeff Paris Macedon NY


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    Time: 08:12:28 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: N127ZP Europa Monowheel Classic Kit#12 FLYS!
    From: Robert Borger <rlborger@mac.com>
    Jeff, Congratulations on the first flight. Good luck with the engine issues. Blue skies & tailwinds, Bob Borger Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop. Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP 3705 Lynchburg Dr. Corinth, TX 76208-5331 Cel: 817-992-1117 rlborger@mac.com On May 16, 2012, at 7:50 AM, Jeffrey J Paris wrote: Hello Europaphiles, Yesterday I flew N127ZP! A Jabiru powered 3300 Europa Monowheel Classic build kit #12 at Williamson- Sodus Airport KSDC. The airplane flew beautifully! Unfortunately, I had some engine issues and upon landing my engine seemed to have seized up. In hindsight possibly due to the gear up failure last June which resulted in a prop strike during run-up testing may have finally figmented itself into a real problem under flight loads: But better it happened on the ground than in the air! Although under great duress and stress to get down quickly, the airplane flew as advertised, my adrenaline rush made my first solo monowheel landing a thing of beauty or so I am told by my ftest flight crew. Well I have the engine off the airplane to be sent back for inspection and probably a major tear down and I will have to sort out some issues with the engine airframe combination before I get N127ZP back in the air again. Living Experimental Aviation to the fullest... Cheers, Jeff Paris Macedon NY <IMG_3738.jpg>


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    Time: 10:24:23 AM PST US
    From: "Bob Harrison" <ptag.dev@talktalk.net>
    Subject: duplication of incoming messages......
    Hi! Everyone . I seem to be getting duplicated incoming messages ..am alone with the problem ?.......or is my new address causing it to me only? Regards Bob Harrison G-PTAG


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    Time: 10:29:21 AM PST US
    From: "Bob Harrison" <ptag.dev@talktalk.net>
    Subject: Jeff Paris......
    Hi! Jeff Paris, Firstly well done with your super first mono landing . I'm surprised by you having problems with Jabiru 3300, (been there got the "tee" shirt) but when I was having problems with it I was given to understand that in America it was faultless . So in short I fear for you but best of luck whatever. Now may be just the time to replace it with a 914 Rotax like I did when I had a serious prop strike . Best regards Bob Harrison G-PTAG Trike UK Kit no . 337 now with Rotax 914.


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    Time: 03:40:20 PM PST US
    From: Robert Borger <rlborger@mac.com>
    Subject: 914 starts to surge at 3950 RPM
    Friends, As many of you know, my Europa has been down for about a year while it was converted it to tri-gear and I rebuilt the instrument panel. We ran the engine about 2 weeks ago to check the carb balance and idle. Those were OK at the time. I didn't run the engine any further that day because of other commitments (preparing for a 2 week trip to SC). Monday, I went out to do a full run-up and check of the engine. Started fine, idled OK as long as I held the "Choke" out while warming up. After it was warm it idled OK without the "Choke." Engine nice and smooth. I slowly applied throttle and as it approached 4000 RPM it began to surge. Engine RPM dropped to about 3250 and would return to almost 4000 then drop down to 3250 and return to almost 4000, repeat, repeat, down/up/down/up/down=85 Below 3950 RPM it ran smooth and fine. Advance the throttle and it began to surge. EGTs & CHTs all normal and close to equal. Mag drop at 3900 RPM were almost equal. The lower plugs always have had a 50-75 RPM greater drop. Turning on the boost pump made no difference. Engine has about 25 hrs total time so far and has run like a sewing machine up to now. Any ideas as to the source of the problem? Any suggestions as what to check? Could it be the Turbo or Turbo Controller? For starters, I guess I need someone to help operate the throttle while I observe the turbo controller and wastegate operation. Tommy will probably help there. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! Blue skies & tailwinds, Bob Borger Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop. Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP 3705 Lynchburg Dr. Corinth, TX 76208-5331 Cel: 817-992-1117 rlborger@mac.com




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