CPattinson@aol.com wrote:
>
> Welcome to the Europa forum
>
> In a message dated 9/16/96 7:27:23PM, you write:
>
> >I've seen the Europa video and it all looks straight forward. ;-)
> >I've read the information pack and it all looks straight forward. ;-)
>
> Heres the TRUE cost of a Europa !
>
> Airframe Kits #16500
> Engine + Installation Kit #11200
> Instruments from #3000 - less if second hand.
> Paint & Upholstery #1500
> Misc Items (tools/ permit/ testing etc) #1000
> First Years Insurance #1500
>
> TOTAL COST #34,000
>
> FRIGHTENING, IS'NT IT !
>
> Note, once you purchase the tail kit you are contractually obliged to
> purchase the whole fuselage kit (but not the engine kit).
>
> This is a very conservative estimate assuming you don't subcontract the
> painting/ upholstery or Instrument Fitting. Our Europa will have cost nearer
> the #45,000 mark.
>
> Heightwise im 6' 3" and I seem to fit OK, or should I say I did in the demo
> aircraft G-YURO since ours is'nt finished, though we do sit in it every day
> and pretend its
> finished !
>
> Tri Gear or Taildragger - If you want an easy (though not particularly
> exciting ) life then opt for the tri gear. The taildragger Europa is not a
> beginners aircraft (whatever anyone says !) though with the right training
> you could make it. Paradoxically, you have one advantage over the rest of us
> though in that you dont yet have much flying experience. I believe you could
> complete your PPL training on a taildragger type such as a Piper Cub and this
> would probably stand you in good stead for the (minimum) ten or so hours
> Europa conversion you would need to do. There is of course no legal
> requirement for you to convert to the Europa but recent experience has shown
> that if you dont know how to handle this beast YOU WILL COME TO GRIEF !
>
> Sorry to sound so negative. Regardless though, the Europa is a wonderful
> aircraft.
> Hopefully I havent put you off and if so, welcome to the fold !
>
> Carl Pattinson
me now working and earning living in South Africa where the currency has
develuated by 25%. A Pound is now seven Rands and a Doller R4.5. So my
dream is still very much a dream.
Well if my businesses take of perhaps my dream will too.
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