Chuck,
Here is a pix of my a/c. I hope it helps.
Jim
writes:
> <cpops@verizon.net>
>
> 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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of James
> Nelson
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: to build or not to build
>
>
> <europajim@juno.com>
>
> 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
>
>
> <cpops@verizon.net>
> writes:
> > <cpops@verizon.net>
> >
> > 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
> >
> > 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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