> "my understanding is that the Europa is" fully aerobatic" is it not?
> Chris A160"
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My understanding, based on conversations with several Europa staff and
ex-staff is that the Europa is designed for "gentleman's" acro. Loops,
rolls, combos(i.e., cuban 8s), etc. No negative g manuevers (no inverted
gas or oil), and no snaps (too much stress on stabilator). I don't think you
would want to tail-slide either!
I have personally rolled N914EA in both directions, done acro-style
wingovers (90 degree bank), power on and off stalls, and one turn spins.
Power off stalls are totally docile, power on stalls are sharp with a
tendancy to a quick wing drop. Aside from that, the handling was quite
pleasant.
Ira
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