---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 05/22/19: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:30 AM - Re: Re: Motorglider Wings? (Ian Cook) 2. 01:44 AM - Advices on Roserrow (or other potential UK DOTH locations)? (clivesutton) 3. 09:33 AM - Re: Re: Motorglider Wings? (Peter Zutrauen) 4. 12:46 PM - Re: Re: Fly-out Le Touquet 25th may (davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk) 5. 01:27 PM - Re: Advices on Roserrow (or other potential UK DOTH locations)? (Dave Disney) 6. 11:09 PM - Re: Fly-out Le Touquet 25th may (carlp101) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:30:34 AM PST US From: Ian Cook Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Motorglider Wings? I had an hour soaring yesterday which was classic gliding day in the UK. A couple of 5 Knot average climbs up to 5000 ft, I could have done a lot more if I had gone earlier. My main concern is not having a one piece canopy. Visibility is not good enough to join other gliders which I find limiting. The short fuselage, large powerful all flying tail plane and long wing make tight circling hard work as it is easy to get large attitude changes. I am still learning, I have only done 50km engine off so far, but much more is possible. I have only just fitted an audio vario, flight computer, and O2 system to go wave flying in Wales. So looking forward to that. Ian Cook G-CBHI Europa Mono extended wings Sent from my iPhone > On 21 May 2019, at 21:58, Pete wrote: > > > Hi John, > > Could the long wings stay up on a good thermal day? > > Cheers, > Pete > >> On May 21, 2019, at 4:00 PM, John Roedseth wrote: >> >> >> Hi Clive & Europa Fans! I have a Tri-gear Motorglider LX-CWT, which I have been flying about 300+ hours since 2011. I bought it in 2009 as a mono-wheel, made a couple of flights, before rebuilding to tri-gear. There was an article in the Europa Flyer in the last edition before last Xmas about my experience with the motorglider. >> I have a hangar space for LX-CWT, and as the plane did not fit anymore, I sold the trailer to Ian Cook. The trailer was made by Anschau in Germany, who probably still have the drawings if you need one made. >> My experiences with the motorglider are largely positive. It will never be a high performance sailplane, but offers fun and above all, it is a very economical touring plane. Not as fast as the short wing, but with 110-115 knots cruise and 13 to 15 liters per hour, who cares? John >> >> >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=489323#489323 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:44:01 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Advices on Roserrow (or other potential UK DOTH locations)? From: "clivesutton" I've a particular interest in using my Europa to visit UK seaside or island locations with good facilities. So given its combination of location and facilities, the location below is a firm candidate (20/night under-wing camping with full use of club facilities and restaurant on-site/close to the sea - or 100/night for a room). Wondered if anyone has visited Roserrow in a Monowheel? The RWY is apparently only 420M, has a road at the end of it and is reported to be 'a bit bumpy'. If you have visited. could you elucidate? https://www.thepointatpolzeath.co.uk/air-field/ Clive. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=489333#489333 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:33:27 AM PST US From: Peter Zutrauen Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Motorglider Wings? Thanks for the rare longwing pirep Ian! Please do keep them coming! do you post to social media? Youtube/Facebook etc? Blue skies and strong thermals, (mutually exclusive? ;-) Pete :) On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 3:37 AM Ian Cook wrote: > > I had an hour soaring yesterday which was classic gliding day in the UK. A > couple of 5 Knot average climbs up to 5000 ft, I could have done a lot > more if I had gone earlier. My main concern is not having a one piece > canopy. Visibility is not good enough to join other gliders which I find > limiting. The short fuselage, large powerful all flying tail plane and long > wing make tight circling hard work as it is easy to get large attitude > changes. I am still learning, I have only done 50km engine off so far, but > much more is possible. I have only just fitted an audio vario, flight > computer, and O2 system to go wave flying in Wales. So looking forward to > that. > > Ian Cook > G-CBHI > Europa Mono extended wings > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On 21 May 2019, at 21:58, Pete wrote: > > > > > > Hi John, > > > > Could the long wings stay up on a good thermal day? > > > > Cheers, > > Pete > > > >> On May 21, 2019, at 4:00 PM, John Roedseth wrote: > >> > >> > >> Hi Clive & Europa Fans! I have a Tri-gear Motorglider LX-CWT, which I > have been flying about 300+ hours since 2011. I bought it in 2009 as a > mono-wheel, made a couple of flights, before rebuilding to tri-gear. There > was an article in the Europa Flyer in the last edition before last Xmas > about my experience with the motorglider. > >> I have a hangar space for LX-CWT, and as the plane did not fit anymore, > I sold the trailer to Ian Cook. The trailer was made by Anschau in Germany, > who probably still have the drawings if you need one made. > >> My experiences with the motorglider are largely positive. It will never > be a high performance sailplane, but offers fun and above all, it is a very > economical touring plane. Not as fast as the short wing, but with 110-115 > knots cruise and 13 to 15 liters per hour, who cares? John > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Read this topic online here: > >> > >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=489323#489323 > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 12:46:08 PM PST US From: davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Fly-out Le Touquet 25th may Roland & Ivor, I attach the trip briefing sheet and you will see that we normally suggest a 12.00 local meeting time. Regards, David On 2019-05-22 07:31, Roland wrote: > > Hi Ivor, > > I won't make it 09:30, so it would be good to meet somewhere later in the town or at the beach or so. > > I've also contacted David Joyce/Europa Club as well to put me on the participant list. > > My mobile number is +49 160 993 552 43 - just in case. > > Looking forward! > > Roland > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=489330#489330 [1] > Links: ------ [1] http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=489330#489330 [2] http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List [3] http://forums.matronics.com [4] http://wiki.matronics.com [5] http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 01:27:59 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Advices on Roserrow (or other potential UK DOTH locations)? From: "Dave Disney" Hello Clive, I visited Roserrow last year for the first time. I landed on runway 25 and didn't find it particularly challenging but I operate out of WestonZoyland which has similar length runways. I was able to pull up long before the roadway which I took a look at before I left, I wouldn't recommend going over it but I've probably encountered worse so it may be OK at slow speed but best avoided. To my surprise there was another mono on the strip when I departed which conforms it's suitability. Landing on 07 may be a bit more challenging as there is a valley on the approach so the ground is rising, I think you will have to be quite accurate on touchdown, maybe others have done it and care to comment. The farm buildings you see on the left of the picture are on the other side of the valley. The club was very accommodating, fees are reasonable and the walk to Polzeath enjoyable. I can't wait to go back again. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=489346#489346 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/20180715_145404_104.jpg ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:09:41 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Fly-out Le Touquet 25th may From: "carlp101" My wife and I are planning to arrive about 11:45 local. Looking forward to meeting you chaps. Have a safe flight! ATB Carl Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=489347#489347 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.