Hi Steve, I'll be there Frid Sat and Sunday, but in the Liberty XL2. Look forward to seeing you. Regards Ivan From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.c
Don't do it Ivan John no, flap retraction requires very little force, the flaps are almost aerodynamically neutral, consider where the flap pivot is. The only load you feel is the drag load, normally
I linked the flaps to the mono wheel to stop me from landing wheels up!! The flaps provide a strong visual clue on approach that you are in the 'landing configuration' that is with gear down and lock
Words of wisdom in deed Ivan An aircraft engine is a "good engine" when he have made ten years of flight life minimum! To resolve all problems. Michel AUVRAY
Excellent site , congratulations to all who made it happen. Regards Ivan To All Europa Club members and friends The new Europa website is now released to you at www.theeuropaclub.org - I urge you all
Well done, recognition from your peers is the best there is. Ivan Shaw Hey Folks, Just wanted to share some good news. I learned last night that my Europa won "Best Composite" at Sun N Fun last week.
Hi Bob, Planning on being at Freidrichafen on the opening day with Barrie Barton in Mono G-CCOV, maybe we could meet up for lunch? Regards Ivan Hi! Ivor ,/all I have just checked with Skyforce and fi
Hello Kyle, Welcome to the family, I am sure that you will find building and flying your Europa as rewarding as your uncle Kim, talking of which the E mail address that I have for him does not appear
Through flight test find out what the indicated stall speed is at gross weight and full flap of YOUR aircraft, then multiply this by 1.3, this is your normal approach speed. If it is gusty then add h
Congratulations. Sounds like you had an exciting first flight. Kindest Regards Ivan Hello Europaphiles, Yesterday I flew N127ZP! A Jabiru powered 3300 Europa Monowheel Classic build kit #12 at Willia
Well done Richard, now the adventure begins!! Kindest Regards Ivan Hi everyone I am pleased to announce the first flight of my Europa Tri-gear out of Hinton in the Hedges on Wednesday 20th June [My b
Tim, I experimented with many different materials for the outrigger legs and it was not until using 'nylon 66' that the strength, flexibility and longevity were all OK. Regards Ivan Remi, Maybe a bad
The only comment I have to add is that it is generally wise with 'small' repair areas to, after replacing what was there with same strength cloth and ply orientation, overlapping plies half an inch i
Use 'rudder' trim to fly 'ball centred' then 'aileron' trim to stop any roll. Regards Ivan I have finally got G-umpy cleared by the LAA to fly with the new prop but with just me on board it seems to
Dear Bud, I am so sorry to hear about your prostate cancer problem. Only wish, like everyone else that there was something that I could say to make it go away!! But unfortunately at the moment that i
Thank you for your kind words, but remember, you will always be a part of the Europa family. Ivan Just one week ago I said goodbye to G-OBJT, as new and very capable owner Alan Burrill took her away
Well done Graham, looks good! Ivan Tony as Trevor says the clips are the best method, as the tube softens with heat and maybe takes a permanent set (rubber will but maybe not silicone,) the clips tak
Mike, Congratulations. Ivan I was sent an email today from Maxine at LAA engineering to say that the full permit to fly was in the first class post and should be with me tomorrow. Getting a major mod
David, Good luck and following winds. Ivan Sent from my iPad on Sunday if the weather turns out as good as currently forecast. It stands at 2500nm currently, and I calculate that a figure of 8 round
I tested the flaps down to 40 degrees, ailerons worked just fine. Ivan I have some trouble believing this (and even when it is true it is questionable whether this is still a valid reason for the XS