Vince,
Congratulations to all the good folks involved in the effort. Looks like you
have
a winner there.
Please keep us posted on the continued testing. We'd like to hear about t/o
distance,
rate of climb, cruise speeds and fuel flow.
I'd also like to hear how the Swiss tail wheel configuration works out for
ground/takeoff/landing
handling.
Blue skies & tailwinds,
Bob Borger
Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop.
Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208-5331
Cel: 817-992-1117
rlborger@mac.com
On Oct 7, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Groups <groups@thegoddards.com> wrote:
After some environmental issues on Saturday, BWUP was moved today to Lydeway
field
(thanks goes to Nigel Charles & LAA for giving permission) and took to the
air for the first time in 7 years. Reborn with a ULPower UL260iS engine and
Woodcomp variable pitch propellor BWUP had 2 flights totalling 45 minutes. Both
flights saw temperatures and pressures within normal limits with no undue
vibrations
or problems arising. Phil the test pilot commented on how smooth the
engine was and removal of the cowls after each flight revealed no issues either.
More flights hopefully this week if weather and work commitments allow.
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Vince Goddard
G-BWUP
Europa UL260iS Swiss tailwheel
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