Ken,
Congratulations on your completion and first flight. All the best on your
test program and the reward of all your hours of labor.
Bob Berube
Flight Crafters, LLC
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
KandShill@aol.com
Subject: Europa-List: First flight N214KS
N214KS is a XS trigear with an intercooled Rotax 914, Rospeller C/S prop,
weighing 907 lbs. It started out at Flightcrafters under Russell Lepres
care. Four years later it was first flown by me (Ken Hill) on July 20, 2005.
The initial flight was relatively uneventful. The small aileron trim tab was
more than adequate for all speeds above 80 Kts.and it did not appear to need
any rudder trim device (it flies straight). I did have a minor radio noise
problem and the prop controller seems to like the fine pitch stop a little
too much. I noted a worst case CHT of 235F, oil temp of 245F, and Evens
coolant temp. of 235F.
My initial impression of the Dynon D10 was amazing. It was within 1 Kt. of
the Winter A/S indicator and was dead on as an attitude indicator and all
other functions checked.
Many people have really come to my aid in building the A/C. On this forum it
is appropriate to mention a few:
FlightcraftersThank you Russell! I spent 2 weeks under Russells guidance in
2001 and many hours on the phone with him over the last 4 years. Russell is
a wealth of knowledge, pegs out the integrity meter and loves helping people
with their projects. His partner Bob Berube (the most experienced Europa
builder I know) did a great job on the cockpit module and assisted me many
times. Lastly, Jim Blackmer wired the dashboard which looks great from both
front and back..
Terry Seaver and Dave DefordI look to them as pioneers who have passed their
experiences and successes to me. They are great engineers who have given
unselfishly to many builders.
The forum Thanks to those who have shared their advice and questions. The
accumulation of knowledge will make our flying safer and more rewarding.
Happy flying,
Ken
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