Hi All;
I'm proud to report that kit A212, a Mono wheel XS with 914 engine and Airmaster
prop flew into the air in Phoenix, Arizona during a sweltering 103 degrees.
N914PB has one of the first diferential fuel pressure gauges and turbo
intercooler
supplied by Europa installed. They both worked very well.
Kim Prout (West Coast distributor for Europa) was at the controls and did 2
circuits
around the field. There was an 11mph crosswind which was 30 degrees off
the nose. The flight went perfectly except oil pressure was at 238 degrees and
climbing (even in throttled back, level flight) and the airspeed indicator
stuck at 55 knots. The water temperature held steady at 227 degrees.
Thanks to all that made this 3 1/2 year build project a reality. Special thanks
to Phoenix Composites that helped with so much of the build and thanks to my
wife for letting me indulge in this wonderful hobby.
Paul Boulet, Malibu, California
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