> >
> >Finally, I've heard rumours that the Europa is substantially more
> >difficult to land than people have been led to believe, a typical
> >problem being broken out-riggers.
> >
Interesting isn't it... I seem to only recall once incident posted about a
broken
outrigger (and that was with an early
version) yet it seems to have grown into an urban legend!
As far as landing goes, any plane is difficult to land if you aren't familiar
with
its characteristics. How many times do
trainee pilots bounce trikes before they get used to it? As with all aircraft,
practice makes perfect.
Regarding comments made about construction methods. My attitude is that the
building
of the plane is just as much of an
enjoyable exercise as flying them. I know people who have bought quick build
kits,
flown them for a while and then bought
more difficult kits simply because they missed the joy of building. I rather
enjoy
the challenge of getting the layups done
and the satisfaction of a job well done.
Certainly the Europa is more expensive than many similar kits but then most
technology
originating from the UK is. I do know
however know that I made the right decision buying a Europa. The support is
great,
the comeraderie of the group members is
great, the construction system is just enough of a challenge for a first timer
so that you do have to think about what you
are doing rather than just plugging bits together and most of all - it is fun
:-)
Regards
Tony Krzyzewski
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