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1. 05:07 AM - G-PLPM First Flight (Paul M 383)
2. 06:16 AM - Re: G-PLPM First Flight (Pete)
3. 07:40 AM - Re: G-PLPM First Flight (spcialeffects)
4. 08:26 AM - Re: G-PLPM First Flight (davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk)
5. 08:44 AM - what hose for expansion tank to overflow bottle? (Rowland Carson)
6. 08:45 AM - Re: G-PLPM First Flight (Roland)
7. 09:01 AM - Re: what hose for expansion tank to overflow bottle? (Alan Burrill)
8. 09:30 AM - Re: G-PLPM First Flight (Olivier Hequet)
9. 09:37 AM - Re: what hose for expansion tank to overflow bottle? (Rowland Carson)
10. 11:39 AM - Re: G-PLPM First Flight (William Daniell)
11. 03:04 PM - Re: G-PLPM First Flight (SPURPURA)
12. 04:37 PM - Re: G-PLPM First Flight (Robert Borger)
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| Subject: | G-PLPM First Flight |
On Thursday 6 Feb 2020 at 1545 UTC, Popham (EGHP) Runway 08 saw the first take
off of Europa XS Mono G-PLPM, at the hands of her builder, Paul Mansfield.
It was a textbook first flight: 25 mins airborne, 47 kt clean stall, 39 kt with
flaps. A negligible roll to the right after about 20 seconds hands-off, and a
slight left wing drop on configured stall.
I have many many people to thank for their help, support and encouragement over
the last 20 years(!), so please forgive me if I have left your name off this
list; you know who you are:
Jackie for all the inspiration, motivation and saying no to the sillier ideas I
had along the way; Andy Draper for endless invaluable advice and tips; the late,
great, Nev Eyre for all the tricks; Pete Jeffers for final inspection and
David Joyce for his nagging to get finished and flying!
Sexy Susie the Fibreglass Floozy Flies!
Video from the second and third flights here: https://youtu.be/eIdkZkJAwSw
Cheers,
Paul M
G-PLPM
XS Mono Kit 383
Rotax 912ULS
Woodcomp 3000N 1625mm 3 bladed prop
Smart Avionics CSC-1 constant speed controller
Dynon Skyview
Funke ATR833 VHF com
Trig TT21 transponder
Garmin 695 GPS
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| Subject: | Re: G-PLPM First Flight |
Gorgeous! Congrats!
(Are you on the facebook group?)
Cheers!
Pete Z
(In Canuckstan :)
> On Feb 10, 2020, at 8:14 AM, Paul M 383 <europaul383@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> On Thursday 6 Feb 2020 at 1545 UTC, Popham (EGHP) Runway 08 saw the first take
off of Europa XS Mono G-PLPM, at the hands of her builder, Paul Mansfield.
>
> It was a textbook first flight: 25 mins airborne, 47 kt clean stall, 39 kt with
flaps. A negligible roll to the right after about 20 seconds hands-off, and
a slight left wing drop on configured stall.
>
> I have many many people to thank for their help, support and encouragement over
the last 20 years(!), so please forgive me if I have left your name off this
list; you know who you are:
>
> Jackie for all the inspiration, motivation and saying no to the sillier ideas
I had along the way; Andy Draper for endless invaluable advice and tips; the
late, great, Nev Eyre for all the tricks; Pete Jeffers for final inspection and
David Joyce for his nagging to get finished and flying!
>
> Sexy Susie the Fibreglass Floozy Flies!
>
> Video from the second and third flights here: https://youtu.be/eIdkZkJAwSw
>
> Cheers,
>
> Paul M
>
> G-PLPM
> XS Mono Kit 383
> Rotax 912ULS
> Woodcomp 3000N 1625mm 3 bladed prop
> Smart Avionics CSC-1 constant speed controller
> Dynon Skyview
> Funke ATR833 VHF com
> Trig TT21 transponder
> Garmin 695 GPS
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| Subject: | Re: G-PLPM First Flight |
Congratulations, lovely looking mono.
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| Subject: | Re: G-PLPM First Flight |
Paul, Many congratulations. Looks great! David (Chief nagger!) GXSDJ
On 2020-02-10 13:07, Paul M 383 wrote:
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> On Thursday 6 Feb 2020 at 1545 UTC, Popham (EGHP) Runway 08 saw the first take
off of Europa XS Mono G-PLPM, at the hands of her builder, Paul Mansfield.
>
> It was a textbook first flight: 25 mins airborne, 47 kt clean stall, 39 kt with
flaps. A negligible roll to the right after about 20 seconds hands-off, and
a slight left wing drop on configured stall.
>
> I have many many people to thank for their help, support and encouragement over
the last 20 years(!), so please forgive me if I have left your name off this
list; you know who you are:
>
> Jackie for all the inspiration, motivation and saying no to the sillier ideas
I had along the way; Andy Draper for endless invaluable advice and tips; the
late, great, Nev Eyre for all the tricks; Pete Jeffers for final inspection and
David Joyce for his nagging to get finished and flying!
>
> Sexy Susie the Fibreglass Floozy Flies!
>
> Video from the second and third flights here: https://youtu.be/eIdkZkJAwSw
>
> Cheers,
>
> Paul M
>
> G-PLPM
> XS Mono Kit 383
> Rotax 912ULS
> Woodcomp 3000N 1625mm 3 bladed prop
> Smart Avionics CSC-1 constant speed controller
> Dynon Skyview
> Funke ATR833 VHF com
> Trig TT21 transponder
> Garmin 695 GPS
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=494736#494736
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| Subject: | what hose for expansion tank to overflow bottle? |
I am not sure if there was a hose suppled with my Rotax 912S to connect between
the expansion tank and the (Rotax-supplied) overflow bottle, nor can I find anything
of that nature in my inventory of parts supplied by Europa Aircraft. Before
I spend a lot of time looking for something which may be non-existent, can
anyone confirm whether such a hose is supplied by Rotax with the engine, or
if Europa supply it?
Supplementary question - if I have to procure that hose, can anyone suggest a suitable
type available in UK? The Rotax manual specifies:
Hose connecting expansion tank to overflow bottle must be rated for vacuum/suction
for min. 125 C (257 F). E.g. it must be strong enough to withstand high heat
and suction during the cooling down period. WARNING: A soft walled hose is
not suitable as it can collapse and cause coolant system failure.
Size . . . of connections: expansion tank to overflow bottle outside dia. 8 mm
(3/8).
Any thoughts welcome!
in friendship
Rowland
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| Subject: | Re: G-PLPM First Flight |
Congratulations, Paul! And what a beauty she is.
Enjoy - and I hope to meet you on one of the upcoming Europa meet ups.
Roland
PH-ZTI
XS TG 914
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| Subject: | Re: what hose for expansion tank to overflow bottle? |
I have seen a lot of people use 6mm fuel hose which is in the kit but wonder
ed if steam hose, silicon, would be suitable.
https://www.hoseworld.com/6mm-i-d-silicone-rubber-tubing-sil-06-10.html
Alan Burrill
Sent from my iPad
> On 10 Feb 2020, at 16:46, Rowland Carson <rowlandcarson@gmail.com> wrote:
>
gmail.com>
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> I am not sure if there was a hose suppled with my Rotax 912S to connect be
tween the expansion tank and the (Rotax-supplied) overflow bottle, nor can I
find anything of that nature in my inventory of parts supplied by Europa Ai
rcraft. Before I spend a lot of time looking for something which may be non-
existent, can anyone confirm whether such a hose is supplied by Rotax with t
he engine, or if Europa supply it?
>
> Supplementary question - if I have to procure that hose, can anyone sugges
t a suitable type available in UK? The Rotax manual specifies:
>
> Hose connecting expansion tank to overflow bottle must be rated for vacuum
/suction for min. 125 =C2=B0C (257 =C2=B0F). E.g. it must be strong enough t
o withstand high heat and suction during the cooling down period. WARNING: A
soft walled hose is not suitable as it can collapse and cause coolant syste
m failure.
> Size . . . of connections: expansion tank to overflow bottle outside dia. 8
mm (3/8=9D).
>
> Any thoughts welcome!
>
> in friendship
>
> Rowland
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: G-PLPM First Flight |
Congrats Paul...lots of beautiful flights now.
Olivier
F-PAKV
Le 10/02/2020 14:07, Paul M 383 a crit:
>
> On Thursday 6 Feb 2020 at 1545 UTC, Popham (EGHP) Runway 08 saw the first take
off of Europa XS Mono G-PLPM, at the hands of her builder, Paul Mansfield.
>
> It was a textbook first flight: 25 mins airborne, 47 kt clean stall, 39 kt with
flaps. A negligible roll to the right after about 20 seconds hands-off, and
a slight left wing drop on configured stall.
>
> I have many many people to thank for their help, support and encouragement over
the last 20 years(!), so please forgive me if I have left your name off this
list; you know who you are:
>
> Jackie for all the inspiration, motivation and saying no to the sillier ideas
I had along the way; Andy Draper for endless invaluable advice and tips; the
late, great, Nev Eyre for all the tricks; Pete Jeffers for final inspection and
David Joyce for his nagging to get finished and flying!
>
> Sexy Susie the Fibreglass Floozy Flies!
>
> Video from the second and third flights here: https://youtu.be/eIdkZkJAwSw
>
> Cheers,
>
> Paul M
>
> G-PLPM
> XS Mono Kit 383
> Rotax 912ULS
> Woodcomp 3000N 1625mm 3 bladed prop
> Smart Avionics CSC-1 constant speed controller
> Dynon Skyview
> Funke ATR833 VHF com
> Trig TT21 transponder
> Garmin 695 GPS
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=494736#494736
>
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| Subject: | Re: what hose for expansion tank to overflow bottle? |
On 2020-02-10, at 16:59, Alan Burrill <alanb@dpy01.co.uk> wrote:
> I have seen a lot of people use 6mm fuel hose which is in the kit but wondered
if steam hose, silicon, would be suitable.
Alan - thanks for the suggestions.
I had considered silicon tubing but discarded the idea as most of the examples
Ive handled seem to collapse rather easily under vacuum. I imagine steam hose
expects to have positive pressure inside all the time!
I certainly have plenty of 6mm (and indeed 8mm) fuel hose lying around spare because
I have used a combination of solid aluminium pipe and SS braided hose for
my fuel system. Ill see how much of a push it takes to get the 6mm fuel hose
onto the 8mm expansion tank outlet.
in friendship
Rowland
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| Subject: | Re: G-PLPM First Flight |
Congrats! Best feeling in the world
William Daniell
LONGPORT
+57 310 295 0744
On Mon, Feb 10, 2020, 08:09 Paul M 383 <europaul383@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> On Thursday 6 Feb 2020 at 1545 UTC, Popham (EGHP) Runway 08 saw the first
> take off of Europa XS Mono G-PLPM, at the hands of her builder, Paul
> Mansfield.
>
> It was a textbook first flight: 25 mins airborne, 47 kt clean stall, 39 kt
> with flaps. A negligible roll to the right after about 20 seconds
> hands-off, and a slight left wing drop on configured stall.
>
> I have many many people to thank for their help, support and encouragement
> over the last 20 years(!), so please forgive me if I have left your name
> off this list; you know who you are:
>
> Jackie for all the inspiration, motivation and saying no to the sillier
> ideas I had along the way; Andy Draper for endless invaluable advice and
> tips; the late, great, Nev Eyre for all the tricks; Pete Jeffers for final
> inspection and David Joyce for his nagging to get finished and flying!
>
> Sexy Susie the Fibreglass Floozy Flies!
>
> Video from the second and third flights here: https://youtu.be/eIdkZkJAwSw
>
> Cheers,
>
> Paul M
>
> G-PLPM
> XS Mono Kit 383
> Rotax 912ULS
> Woodcomp 3000N 1625mm 3 bladed prop
> Smart Avionics CSC-1 constant speed controller
> Dynon Skyview
> Funke ATR833 VHF com
> Trig TT21 transponder
> Garmin 695 GPS
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=494736#494736
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: G-PLPM First Flight |
Beautiful aircraft. Youre in for lots of fun!
--------
N951EU - Tri-gear & 912ULS, N77EU- Mono & 914
I'D RATHER HAVE A BOTTLE IN FRONT OF ME THAN A FRONTAL LABOTAMY.
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| Subject: | Re: G-PLPM First Flight |
Paul,
Congratulations on the first flight of your beautiful Europa.
The fun has just begun!
Blue skies & tailwinds,
Bob Borger
Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop.
Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP, Hercules Prop.
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208-5331
Cel: 817-992-1117
rlborger@mac.com
> On Feb 10, 2020, at 7:07 AM, Paul M 383 <europaul383@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> On Thursday 6 Feb 2020 at 1545 UTC, Popham (EGHP) Runway 08 saw the first take
off of Europa XS Mono G-PLPM, at the hands of her builder, Paul Mansfield.
>
> It was a textbook first flight: 25 mins airborne, 47 kt clean stall, 39 kt with
flaps. A negligible roll to the right after about 20 seconds hands-off, and
a slight left wing drop on configured stall.
>
> I have many many people to thank for their help, support and encouragement over
the last 20 years(!), so please forgive me if I have left your name off this
list; you know who you are:
>
> Jackie for all the inspiration, motivation and saying no to the sillier ideas
I had along the way; Andy Draper for endless invaluable advice and tips; the
late, great, Nev Eyre for all the tricks; Pete Jeffers for final inspection and
David Joyce for his nagging to get finished and flying!
>
> Sexy Susie the Fibreglass Floozy Flies!
>
> Video from the second and third flights here: https://youtu.be/eIdkZkJAwSw
>
> Cheers,
>
> Paul M
>
> G-PLPM
> XS Mono Kit 383
> Rotax 912ULS
> Woodcomp 3000N 1625mm 3 bladed prop
> Smart Avionics CSC-1 constant speed controller
> Dynon Skyview
> Funke ATR833 VHF com
> Trig TT21 transponder
> Garmin 695 GPS
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