Hi! I was to understand when Europa took some aerial photos of G-PTAG over
Stauning I had to fly no more than 110kts since they had their door off.
At least the passenger side did!
The only "convertible" that I knew off was the fact that G-PTAG was built to
be easily converted to a monowheel should I ever decide. I actually have
photos of three MAIN WHEELS fitted simultaneously!
Regards
Bob Harrison.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Frans Veldman
Sent: 18 November 2009 22:28
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Door locked inflight by pip-pins.
rampil wrote:
> Are you accounting for the compression/tension of the upper door as an
> important structural member of the fuselage. It is my recollection that
> the upper hinges and door frame are structural, not ornamental.
I think I have read somewhere that the Europa was intended to be
"convertible", i.e. that it should be possible to fly it without doors.
Ok, nobody seems to like it, but the design is there. Apart from that, I
highy doubt that the door could serve as a structural member given the
fact that the hinges are very weak.
Frans
|