Congratulations Jim and Heather,
I can not wait to get mine in the cold Michigan blue sky but I am still so
far away from this event.
Michael Grass
A266 Trigear
Detroit Mi
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Butcher" <europa@triton.net>
Subject: Europa-List: First Flight N241BW
>
> Europa XS N241BW, A185 took to the skies Sunday, Oct 2, 2005 at 1615 Zulu.
> Jim flew the plane for about 10 minutes, basically around the pattern. It
> handles and flies nicely! We do have some cooling issues to address. Jim
> & Heather will take turns completing the 40 hrs of flight test.
>
> Our Europa is a monowheel, 914 powered with intercooler, Airmaster AP332
> prop. It also features dual alternators, built in oxygen, full IFR
> instrumentation consisting of Garmin 430 and Blue Mountain EFIS One and
> EFIS Lite.
>
> For Rowland ... the flight took place at Almena Airport, Michigan (2C5).
> It weighs in at 960 lbs (heavier than we had hoped). Jim & Heather
> started the construction in May 2000 and the total project consumed about
> 4500 hours between the two of us. We did the entire project including
> paint in our 2 car garage! Next are the glider wings!
>
> Jim & Heather Butcher
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