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Re: Europa-List: to Tom Lowsley re:XS tri-gear project for sale

Subject: Re: Europa-List: to Tom Lowsley re:XS tri-gear project for sale
From: JEFF ROBERTS <jeff@rmmm.net>
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 20:36:38

Thanks for the encouragement Jeff. Looking forward to flying even more.
Regards,
Jeff
A258


On Sep 16, 2005, at 5:50 PM, N55XS wrote:

>
> Jeff,
>
> If you like performance and ease of operation, you're going to love 
> your
> 912S.  My tri gear's acceleration is very impressive; pushes you well
> back into the seat and she climbs at around 1000 fpm at 1400 lbs, when
> coupled with an AirMaster...
>
> I looked, very hard at all the engines and FWFs being used in Europas
> and chose the 912S.  My reasons for choosing the 912S are:  The kit was
> designed around it, making installation a breeze.  Performance, well,
> see above.  I wanted to fly my beauty, NOW! and didn't want to spend
> extra time fidgiting with a non-standard installation.  I'm not saying
> that the other available engines aren't fine and I very well might
> experiment with another engine, should I build another Europa.  I just
> wanted to get under way with the least possible hassles.  The 912S has
> provided me with that ability and has done so spectacularly.
>
> Hope I haven't stepped on any toes... ;)
>
> Jeff - N55XS
> 60+ hours and going out again tomorrow with that special grin, still 
> on my face...
>
>
> JEFF ROBERTS wrote:
>
>>
>> Hey guys!
>> Sounds like your all satisfied with your Europa and would not swap 
>> them
>> for 3 other airplanes, but your hung up on the front end. You've all
>> made me glad I am closer to the first flight of A248!
>> Regards
>> Jeff
>> 912S not sure of how I'll like it yet.
>>
>> On Sep 16, 2005, at 11:04 AM, GLENN CROWDER wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> <gcrowder2@hotmail.com>
>>>
>>> Hey Sam, as far as a Rotax being the engine of choice, that is just
>>> your
>>> opinion.
>>> I am quite happy with my Subaru EA81 and would not swap it for even 4
>>> Rotaxes!
>>> And thats my opinion.  Glenn 300 hrs +
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> AS FAR AS A JABIRU BEING THE ENGINE OF CHOISE,THAT IS JUST YOR 
>>> OPINION.
>>> I AM QUITE HAPPY WITH MY ROTAX 914 AND WOULD NOT SWAP IT FOR EVEN 2
>>> JABIRU'S.
>>> AND THAT'S MY OPINION.  SAM N77EU  350 HRS+
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>
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