Jim and Heather,
Congratulations on the first flight, well done. Hope the leather boots fit
in well and add some protection.
Cheers,
Tim
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8005
New Zealand.
Ph +64 3 3515166
Mobile 021 0640221
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
----- 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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