Hi Jim-
I've enjoyed having your expert input on lots of build matters! How much
are you asking, and how can I access the info on Trade-a-plane. I'm not a
member. Do you have the info on another location?
Thanks!
Pops
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of James Nelson
Subject: Re: Europa-List: to build or not to build
Chuck,
Are you looking for a completed Europa? I just have one with
trailer for sale. :-(((( I am in need for a larger aircraft and my
wife wants to fly with me to greater distances with (more luggage) a bigger
load. So It's on the block. Its in Trade-A-Plane with a web site with much
details on it. I had a great time building the Mono-wheel and it flys so
nice. Just what they said it would. I've got +75 hours on it.
Jim Nelson
writes:
> <cpops@verizon.net>
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> Tom- I think that you have received some good advice, but I'll throw
> in my
> $.02 worth----my experience follows...
>
> This thread really hits home for me! Some wise one once said that
> you can't
> build a Europa and expect to continue in your previous lifestyle,.
> I began
> A-036 back in '96 and started out with great enthusiasm. I have
> since
> recorded about 1000 hours effort, working almost entirely by myself,
> and I
> may now be as much as 1/3 finished. My problem is that I have far
> too many
> interests, which always conflict with building! I have built 3 tube
> &
> fabric aircraft, all of which I still own and fly. My last project,
> an Avid
> Flyer, took me about 1200 hours to complete. I also have my own
> business
> to run, which takes a good bit of my time. We also have a 38'
> cruising
> ketch and a mountain vacation home. In my free time I always have
> the
> difficult choice, do I want to go flying, sailing or up to the
> mountain or,
> should I fill & sand on the Europa project. Unfortunately, the
> choice is
> always too easy--the Europa loses out.
>
> I would love to have the finished Europa-- without doubt the finest
> handling
> plane that I've ever flown. However, I'm now pushing 72 and at my
> present
> build rate, I could be pushing up daisys before getting to fly my
> baby.
> I've just now made the terrible decision to give it up and to
> reluctantly
> put my project up for sale. This has been one of the most
> difficult
> decisions of my life! It's hard to give up your dream, but buying a
> finished
> one would make more sense for me at this time. Anyone have a nice
> one with
> trailer for sale?
>
> Sadly,
>
> Pops A-036
> classic monowheel
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> All flying surfaces completed and fitted, wings not yet filled &
> sanded.
> Upgrade to 1370 lb. MTOW completed. Undercarriage, baggage bay,
> tailwheel &
> all controls finished. Top not yet bonded on--a few items inside
> left to
> finish.
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