Graham,
the flaps are only sealed in the up position, by the leading edge of the
flaps pressing against the seal attached to the inside of
the channel. Sealing the flaps in the down position would defeat the
benefit of slotted flaps with their own lift producing
air-foil,in my opinion. The old L 13 Blanik sailplanes used to have such
flap-seals, which would then deteriorate over time.
However, there are now all kinds of such seals available, including those
stocked by camper-trailer and marine suppliers
and installation is particularly easy on the Europa. Try it, you'll like it!
Peter Timm, # 110
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From: "Kevin Klinefelter" <kevann@gotsky.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:38 AM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: First Flight N211KA
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> Correction: left wing heavy solo
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> Kevin Klinefelter wrote:
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>> Hi All,
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>> 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!
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>> Some facts about N211KA and first flight
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>> 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
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>> 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.
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>> Awesome little airplane
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>> Kevin
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> Date: 4/26/2008 2:17 PM
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