Tony,
Frank Wood has or had a Europa based in Alberta, Lethbridge I think,
I may be able to dig up a contact for him.
My aircraft is registered at 1390 gross. I'm 6' if I think big and my
passenger is 220 lbs if he thinks small, we manage to fit with a
reasonable degree of comfort.
I think you will be able to build up time in the aircraft if you can
find a willing instructor.
As for composites, take a trip to your nearest glider club, sailplane
enthusiasts know there is only one material to use for aircraft.
Regards,
Dave C-FBZI, 912S Trigear in Ontario
On 8-Jul-10, at 12:05 AM, albertakolbmk3 wrote:
> <cheriebraun@xplornet.com>
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> Hi to all,
>
> I'm new here and have been really looking into the europa. After
> watching the kitplanes video (awesome) I started gathering info on
> this plane. Could a person use the europa xs tri-gear to obtain his
> pilots license. I have 35 hours between a c152, c172 and kolb mk3
> ultralight. I really had my mind set on the rv6/6a but after
> reading up on the europa and it's great fuel economy/performance/
> useful load I'm unsure now. Are many people using the 1450lbs
> gross? What is the cockpit width? I'm 6' and 220 lbs. I'm not sure
> how I feel about composites either. I'm looking at one with a 914.
> BTW, I'm from central alberta, canada and if there is anyone flying
> one that is within driving range please let me know, I would love
> to see it in person and try it on for size.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tony
>
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> Tony B.
>
> Kolb MKIII C
> Rotax 582
> C Gearbox 3.00:1
> WD 66" 3 Blade Prop
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