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    Hello To All !

    Hey, Rick! What part of "South Louisiana"? I'm in Baton Rouge, building a Europa Tri-Gear...
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    Roll Call

    Still building Work is going well on the Europa. Maybe another year to first flight. Pilot ticket is in the pocket and keeping current so's I can do the test flight when time comes... :rolleyes:
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    my intro blurb

    Maybe play around with shortening the tail boom and add the batteries...? :rolleyes:
  4. R

    my intro blurb

    Would a couple of Diesel cranking batteries, in the nose, help? What kind of weight do you need to bring her within CG?
  5. R

    Question: Auto engine conversion

    You should get a number of great replys. Seems to me that the weight issue would be a fairly large concern...
  6. R

    Oh, I have slipped the surley bonds of earth..

    Congratulations, John! I can't wait for the same non-event with my Europa. Your maiden flight is an inspiration to all builders.
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    Hello, old guy, old Pitts project here

    Wally, Just keep pluggin' away at it... I brought home my Europa XS, two weeks ago, today and have logged 48 hours on the build, so far. It's encouraging to see the little packets of nuts and bolts disappearing from the wall...
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    Real new newbie.

    That's a very good idea. You want to be able to fly as much as possible. At least 2-3 times a week. I rented a C152 for $60/hr, wet and the instructor was $25. All I lack now is the checkride, which is on the schedule. Your $5k figure should just about do it, maybe with a little change for...
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    AeroPoxy

    Thanks for the comments, guys. Being a bit anal about this particular project, I called the folks that supply AeroPoxy. Got the tech guy, Scott, on the phone and quizzed him about the situation. His response was encouraging. He said that the color change is normal, as the hardner ages and...
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    AeroPoxy

    Anyone know the shelf on AeroPoxy and the 3660 hardner? Is the hardner suppose to be red?
  11. R

    Removable stick for passenger

    Ditto on the spring loaded pin, just don't forget the quick disconnect for the mic switch... :p:
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    Data Base

    When I find an article of interest, I mark it with a POST-IT and lable it. More time I can spend on the plane... :gig:
  13. R

    ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGG!!!!!!!!!

    Did you get your $50 back?:wail:
  14. R

    Greetings

    Check out http://www.europa-aircraft.com I pick up my tri gear, this week...
  15. R

    Where to begin?

    Thanks for the offer. I may just have to take you up on that. :D
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    Where to begin?

    Christopher, Thanks for the input and your concerns. The Europa is a fixed tri-gear with a cruise of 135 kts and a clean stall of around 50 kts. Very safe and very controlable. By the time she's finished, I should have a few hours under my belt. At any rate, I'm committed and will do...
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    Where to begin?

    Sorry for not being around, but it's been hectic. I would like to thank this group for the encouragment you've all given me. Since my last post, I've taken that ride in the Europa and have decided it's the plane for me. Also, my special thanks goes out to a member of this board, who turned me...
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    Real new newbie.

    I, too am just getting started in flying. Started on mid September and have soloed and now working on my cross country, which should be signed off to start soloing, tomorrow. Took my knowledge test last week and made a 92%. Proud of that one. Never took a formal ground school. Bought a copy...
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    teennietoo kit

    Jay, the Teenie Too is just that, a little airplane. All metal, and designed for a VW. 18' wing span, foldable. 9 gal fuel. 50 mph stall, clean. Kit sells for $2900. so the offer is a good one, if you want a very small plane... The guy selling the plane is not named Taylor is he?
  20. R

    2-place with quick-fold wings: suggestions?

    I know it's not in your dollar range, but I've decided on the Europa XS. Fits all the requirements, except the money.
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