Jim,
Do you have an opinion on the weight issue? I was very interested with Bobs mod,
especially as I havent yet bonded in my cockpit module. This is the time for me
to
install the blocks for the maingear should I decide to go that way. His a/c
though
is 920 lbs, and he explains that as being due to several other modifications he
has
made. I haven't asked him how heavy his mod alone should make a conventional
a/c, but I got scared off with the weight. 100 + pounds is a lot of lost
flexibility,
even with the Gross weight increase. I 'd appreciate any suggestions you might
have with my dilemna.
Reg
Tony Renshaw
> James Nelson <europajim@juno.com> wrote:
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> Ron,
> Bob is flying his conventional gear version of the Europa.
> It
> sure is a pretty bird. He has about 40 hours on it right now. When
> he
> put his wheel pants on it the aircraft gained over 8 Knots (the test
> pilot says it was 13K but whos counting). It is a sexy looking
> aircraft
> on conventional gear. Contact Bob at flight Crafters and he will
> give
> you what information you need. When I built my Mono-wheel I put
> inside
> the airframe the components to incorporate the conv. gear if I wanted
> to.
> So If I get tired of the Mono-wheel, I'll convert to the
> conventional
> configuration. Yes it has more room as Bob cut down the console
> area.
>
> Jim Nelson
> N15JN
>
>
> <u1c04209@mail.wvnet.edu>
> writes:
> > <u1c04209@mail.wvnet.edu>
> >
> > Greetings,
> >
> > Long time observer of this list but this is my first post.
> >
> > I am getting real close to making the commitment to build a Europa
> > XS. I really like the option with the two sets of wings. I have a
> > few questions though.
> >
> > (1) At Oshkosh a couple years ago, I saw an Europa at the Europa
> > booth with conventional landing gear (actually have a picture of
> > it). I have done some research and can't seem to find much
> > information on this since then. Is this an option or mod from the
>
> > factory? Is there a company that provides this option? Has
> > anyone done this mod and can give me feedback? Why has the
> > factory not offered this mod, when they had it on display at
> > Oshkosh?
> >
> > (2) Can anyone give me opinion or feedback about the pro's and
> > con's of the conventional gear mod? One thing I can think of is it
> > would free up some tight cabin space in the thigh and leg area due
> > to a not needed mono retract wheel.
> >
> > (3) I did see a company that has this mod available but nothing by
> > the company or pilots about this mod. I am not set in stone about
> > this mod, but it has several appealing qualities. I just need to
> > know if its technically safe and sound and 'airworthy'? I will list
>
> > the web page of this company.
> >
> > http://isuisse.ifrance.com/CCandE/europa.htm
> >
> > Please tell me all I need to know. Is there any web sites or
> > archives that I can look at to answer some of these questions.
> >
> > Rick Heis
> > Morgantown, WV, USA
> >
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