Hi Everybody, I thought it was about time I introduced myself. I'm an Europa XS Tri-gear "builder", kit #426, living here in Stockholm, Sweden. "Builder" as I received the (complete) kit back in May
I think the honour of being the most northerly builder must (at the moment) go to a builder here in Lule=E5, Sweden. The airport is 4,5km south of the town and listed at 65.32.36N, 22.07.25E - this i
As this was something I thought a bit about before I made my choice I might as well put in my (strictly non-professional) 2 cents worth (all info. comes --From their resp. web sites)... There were tw
Just to make sure somebody doesn't get a strange history lesson the Berlin Airlift was actually at the end of the 40's (started June '48 and went on into '49) and was run by the ALLIED airforces (bas
The past couple of weeks here (Stockholm) have been kind of rainy with "coolish but warm" temps (17 - 20C) which has meant that the relative humidity in my (basement) workshop has been continuously u
I just did this fibreglass tube work last week and I'm happy with the result. I had one (unintentional) "trial run" as my first attempt decided that it really like being wrapped around the torque tub
I'm sorry but I beat you by more than a nose on that one. My kit arrived 5 May 1999, my "Day 1", i.e. actually started chapter 2 (bonded rudder and jigs to my workbench) was 1 May 2000. It wasn't unt
Yes, maybe, but then again I have a "secret weapon" - a total of 15 weeks of saved up holiday & overtime that I can take out between now and then (& and no wife nor kids). Good luck with your first f
Excellent! Now I don't feel so bad (disorganised?). Another delay coming up soon - have to leave my current workshop at the end of the month and as yet have nothing new lined up. Anybody out there wi
A bit of a break at the moment but I hope to be back building soon. In the meantime a question... I understand that the shelf life of the epoxy hardener & resin is 2 years. I have some slow hardener
I think it was something to do with the outriggers finally clicking into place when airspeed dropped enough so that the "springs" (or whatever they are) were able to overcome air resistance. I think
Yes, I'd like a copy as well. Philip (#426, Tri-Gear) HI I spoke to the producer, Keith Duddy at Eye 2 Eye Production. They owns the right to the material, not Discovery. He can have a special 2 hour
I have similar problem except worse. As my kit arrived May '99, but I didn't get started until May 2000, and effectively have a "build stop" while I look for a new place to build ALL of my Redux will
2001-02-13. Tuesday. On the way back from my brother's wedding in Auckland (NZ) I'll be spending about 5 days (28/2 - 4/3) in and around the LA area and would LOVE to pop by and visit anybody with a
This really is rather sad. It finally appears we will have some Europas at our (EAA Chapter 222) fly-in here in Stockholm and I will not be there. Work has decided to send me to Tel Aviv 1-12 June, u
I don't know about other countries but here in Sweden if you want to fly Night-VFR (possible with homebuilts here) it is a requirement to have a heated pitot. I can also imagine it being "nice to hav
Hi everybody, Just wondering, I haven't received anything for about a week now. Is it just me is everybody on holiday or something? Philip (Stockholm, Tri-Gear #426)
Well, if you were thinking about flying in for the annual (1st weekend in June) Swedish EAA fly-in and didn't make it then you have another year to wait. The Europa presence gets stronger each year a
Well, there's always me, still lurking here on the list and trying to get things setup in my 4th "workshop" (well, garage). Living in Stockholm (nearly 10 years now, born and bred New Zealander thoug
It looks like picking up babes is a LOT easier when you have a (flying) Europa! I can't wait! Terrific incentive to get back in the workshop and get her finished... Philip (Kit 426, Stockholm, Sweden