Hi all, yes I am still here (lurking)
Yes I test flew my Europa Monowheel (and Cliff's). I did however have about
800hrs in taildraggers and did get an hour in a factory Europa before doing
so. Also my tailwheel time was mostly in high performance stuff (a 210hp
Swift).
I would always highly reccomend a few hours of dual if you can get it. Even
following through while someone else flys helps.
When I sold my plane to the new owner, I did a few landings with him and he
had about 700hrs of tailwheel time. On the way home he managed to get it
around on the runway once (did't hurt anything). He was an excellent pilot
with lots of tailwheel time - the Europa is just "different". He got bit on
the roll-out (not the landing) when he let his attention wander just for a
second. So remember pay attention every second the engine is turning.
Later!
Bob Jacobsen
>From: <beecho@beecho.org>
>Reply-To: europa-list@matronics.com
>To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: RE: Europa-List: test flying my own creation
>Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 12:53:39 -0800
>
>
>Paul
>
>I believe that Bob Jacobson test flew his own with little or no experience
>in monowheels.
>
>Tom@whoislikelytotestflyhismonoalso.com
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Boulet
>To: europa-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Europa-List: test flying my own creation
>
>
>Hi All;
>
>I have a question that I hope some of you don't mind giving me an opinion
>on
>(be kind!). My plane has about 4 hours on it and I've not yet landed it-
>my
>check pilot always did. However, I have 25 hours in taildraggers (500
>hours
>total) and since I'm having trouble getting a checked out Europa pilot to
>accompany me feel like I'm ready to land the plane myself.
>
>I know some of you did the same thing...just don't remember who it was.
>I'd
>like to hear from pilots that jumped in without any more training than I
>have. Thanks
>
>Paul Boulet, N914PB (plane located Mesa, Arizona)
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