Just one thought to add to that - get lots of Permagrit tools!
Cheers,
Jeremy
Jeremy Davey
Europa Monowheel 537M G-EZZA
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
DuaneFamly@aol.com
Subject: Re: Europa-List: First Hello to you all...
Well, Tom have put yourself in a pickle. First, congratulations on making
the
right choice for an aircraft. I think that you will truly love your plane
after completion. For now it's like having a child, caring for it, buying
stuff
for it, etc. I hope you have an understanding significant other.
You might drop Kim Prout a line here on the Forum. He is the local
distributor in southern Calif and might have a lead on transporting your
kit.
As for trailer.......you can drop those thoughts for a few years. It won't
be
needed for quite a while and it would simply be in the way until then. Then
talk to a trailer builder and explain the bulk Vs weight issue you are
facing
and the need for protection during transport. Also keep in mind whether it's
gonna be the plane's year round storage and will have to keep the weather
out,
then think covered trailer. You might also check into people that have or
build
trailers for gliders. Very similar concept.
Tools for your shop.....epoxy pump if you can afford one, Dremel tool with
lots of cutoff bits, right angle attachment for your drill, a good level or
digital level (I got mine from Orchard Supply Hardware), dust masks, a good
shop
vacuum (it'll need the filter cleaned quite often), protective gloves for
epoxy
handling (many people say not to use latex), one of those handy little
sanders that can get into tight places, a catalog from Aircraft Spruce, and
the list
goes on from there.
Get the manual and read it all the way thru.....then when you will have an
idea when things will be coming along. Take your time, don't do layups after
9pm
at night because you may have to redo them right the next day. And go
through
the archive on a lot of the things you do. Ask the Forum questions on any
concerns you have.
Mike Duane A207
Redding, California
XS Conventional Gear
Ps - where in NYC are you?
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