Correction: left wing heavy solo
Kevin Klinefelter wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I am very happy to announce the first flight of Europa Mono Kit A211
> on 4/23/08.
> Test Pilot was Bob Lindsay after an inspection and weight&balance by
> Kim Prout.
> I can not possibly thank those gentleman enough!
>
> Some facts about N211KA and first flight
>
> Intercooled 914
> Airmaster prop
> Alternator on vac pump pad
> Empty CG 59.25"
> First Flight CG 60"
> Empty Weight 886 lbs.
> VSO 43 KIAS
> VX 61
> VY 75
> First Flight total weight 1118 lbs.
> Bishop airport, California
>
> Right wing heavy when flown solo, and just a touch heavy with two up.
> Engine and Prop perform just perfectly together. Temps are all good on
> the ground and in the pattern. OAT was only around 70 F, so I may have
> issues in typical high summer heat around here.
>
> Awesome little airplane
>
> Kevin
>
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