All...especially the firewall forward-less, I've made several postings regarding the installation of the Honda VTEC-based CAM 125, one of which is now flying. Alex Bowman's C-GGNY; construction progr
Good morning Fred, Am I correct in my reading on this option is 75 lbs heavier that the Rotax? Doesn't this penalty negate any baggage carrying? However, I would be interested in what the final cost
Hey Mike, I can give you some short answers, but would prefer to hear from Neil Varcoe; when I get comments on these issues from him, I'll pass them on. You ask, Alex and Neil say their CAM 125 weigh
Fred, As the tagalong on my signature, I am getting the last little details taken care of in order to put the top of the canoe on. I keep going through the emails about things to do and reread the ma
Paul, Alex and Neil Varcoe, his engineer, have published the following: PERFORMANCE DATA - Europa XS Mono w/ CAM 125 & AP3222 (Note: w/ 1 pilot and 3/4 fuel; OAT/AP unknown, however, I believe data w
Mike, You write and I comment: I only wish I was as far along on my build!..and I'm sure the care and attention to detail you're doing at this point will serve you well. Well...I don't consider mysel
Hi Fred. In your respons to Mike Duane to the heavier Cam engine you say " Alex's ship is approved for 1500 lb gross weight". Who has approved this weight, and on what grounds, please? Do you have de
"manage the degree of novelty" Fred, I like your saying. Having given it some thought, I think it suits my approach also. Otherwise we'd all be flying Cessna 172's. What part of the NorthWest are the
Hans, Alex is based in Canada. For specifics on his approved gross weight, I suggest you contact him directly at: ahmd.shaw.ca Please post any info you get! Fred A194
<<I don't know the weight of the 912S>> About 180 lbs on the hook. i.e. with exhaust, rad., water, oil, oil tanks. Rgds., Duncan McF Rotax? of would development after known in two Rotax? people befor
<<As I see it, w/ the CAM 125, I'm anticipating ........., some improvement in reliability>> Be interested to know how you've evaluated this! Of course, there are no known failures of the VTEC system
Hi All, Watching the thread on FWF options.....just my two penny's worth.... For those of you wanting to ''save money'' by not going for the Rotax series of engines, that ''saving'' is going to cost
Well said Nev. All the best for the New Year. Seems like a Europa maybe just the thing to escape the potential force of a tsunami as well with a reliable engine that starts!! Cheers, Tim Tim Ward 12
The rider here is that if you have a 912S then you need the HD starter motor because within a few hours you will screw up your sprag clutch if you don't ! Mine starts beautifully now - absolutely on
I can only second Neville's opinion. I have a Rotax 912 in my Europa and it has run perfectly for nearly 6 years. I am currently changing the rubber fittings and hoses as a precaution but otherwise i