Hi Everyone
Bob has a very good point. We need to see the tape, which might be good
entertainment but beware using such material as an easy version of the
builder's manual. You have to try to figure out the motive for making such a
film, which might have the highest ideals of the homebuilding movement at
heart but I am old enough to have a bad case of cynicism. I guess most
builders would still like a copy and I hope I will be pleasantly surprised.
The Bob Cringely, Plane Crazy series may have been good entertainment but in
my view we can do without more of that sort of thing. I think the guys and
gals who made this Europa build series took on a big job and carry a great
deal of responsibility for hopefully showing the great care and excellent
workmanship which goes into the vast majority of homebuild aircraft. Lets
not pre judge it, but I for one am holding my breath.
Good building
Tony Wickens XS 353
-----Original Message-----
Behalf Of Bob.Harrison
Subject: RE: "A PLANE IS BORN"
Hi! All.
Firstly apologies to Grady Adams (not his wife), I did a reply and called
you Garry!!!
On the question of copies etc. personally I've got all the build "bull sh--"
I need on tapes from Europa! Except perhaps I could learn how to throw one
together, but hell I wouldn't fly in it !!!! However I would vainly like to
see the bloody interview I gave them at Cranfield when they insisted that I
sign away my copyrights, which I did in exchange for a firm promise from
them to advise me when the programme was to be screened. Have I heard from
them ?
Not a word, dream on Bob ! Take a step back Chaps let's get to see the
content ,'cause I remember a nutcase a while ago doing a design and build on
TV and he did more harm to the Homebuild Industry than imaginable, and if
it's comparable to that then STUFF IT , your time would be better spent
reading the Europa Manual an extra time.!
Regards
Bob H G-PTAG
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa@aztec.houxou.com
> Cc: europa@avnet.co.uk
> Subject: "A PLANE IS BORN"
>
>
> Count me in on a full set, also. . . . I am in a comparable stage
> as apparently
> the subject in the series. I am struggling to get my PPL and want
> to start on a
> Europa ASAP. Presently in negotiations with "she who must be
> obeyed" over the
> required garage space!
>
> Grady Adams
> Winston Salem, NC 27104
>
> fkyle wrote:
>
> > Cheers!
> > Put me down too! - I think there's a zillion who (a) don't get
> > Discovery or its nephews, or (b) won't ever see it, or (c)
> can't program a
> > VRC, or (d).......
> > Happy Landings
> > Ferg A064
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: RWM-SYSTEMS <rwm-systems@yritys.tpo.fi>
> > Cc: <europa@avnet.co.uk>
> > Subject: Vs: "A PLANE IS BORN"
> >
> > > Me too!
> > >
> > > Maybe someone or Europa Club would like to make a little
> busines and offer
> > here those tapes?
> > > Worldwide markets!
> > >
> > > As in NZ also here in Finland it is hopeless to wait to see it on air.
> > >
> > > Next after Rob the copies for me, pls.
> > >
> > > Wishes,
> > > Raimo Toivio
> > > # 417 OH-XRT Mono
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Rob Waters <robw@iprolink.co.nz>
> > > Cc: <europa@avnet.co.uk>
> > > Subject: Re: "A PLANE IS BORN"
> > >
> > >
> > > > If anyone does video all 15 episodes, I would be very
> appreciative if I
> > could get a copy. I'm more than happy to reimburse the cost of
> copying and
> > tapes of course. It could be a long time before we get to see
> it on air in
> > NZ.
> > > >
> > > > Rob Waters
> > > >
> > > > kit 437 tri-gear
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Mark Waite wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > UK owners are in for a treat on December 28th, when
> Discovery will air
> > the entire 15 episodes consecutively. Make sure you have plenty of blank
> > video tapes available!!
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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