Congratulations!
Will
On 29-Nov-10 17:59, jimpuglise@comcast.net wrote:
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> Flies well AND only 864 lbs. WOW! we should all be so fortunate.
> Well done and congratulations.
>
> Jim Puglise A-283
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Heykoop" <john.heykoop@gmail.com>
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 5:10:11 PM
> Subject: Europa-List: G-JHKP first flight
>
>
> I am pleased to announce that Europa XS mono G-JHKP (kit 536) had its
> first flight at Dunsfold today in the capable hands of Pete Jeffers.
> Thankfully the flight did not show up any significant problems. The
> systems used on this short flight all worked, and the stall was
> benign. "She is a good one" was Pete's verdict.
>
> G-JHKP is powered by a Rotax 912S and has an Airmaster constant speed
> propeller. Empty weight is 864lbs. Build hours add up to a staggering
> 3600 hours, spread over nine years. The aircraft was painted by Murray
> Flint, who did a great job (see the attached pictures).
>
> I would like to thank my inspector, Ron Speer, for the support he has
> given me over the past nine years. I would also like to thank Brian
> Davies for helping me to get the plane up to a standard where it was
> ready for its final inspection.
>
> John Heykoop
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