Congratulations Ian,
Glad to hear you finally made it.
Brian
----- Original Message -----
From: "G-IANI" <g-iani@ntlworld.com>
Subject: Europa-List: FW: First Flight G-IANI
>
>
> Apologies if you got this already but my outgoing mail seems to be having
a
> problem at my ISP
>
> Hi all - it's big smile time!
>
> G-IANI (Kit 505, Trigear, 914, Airmaster 332, weight 910lbs) flew for the
> first time at Blackbushe Airport at 13.45 on Thursday 20th May 2004. In
the
> very capable hands of Pete Jeffers she performed two takeoffs and landings
> with a total time of just under 1 hour. Weather was high overcast, about
18
> Celsius, fairly strong cross wind at times.
>
> She flies nicely but may need just a touch of rudder trim. She stalls
> straight and level at the correct speeds with a nice little buffet before
> the stall. By pure luck the (factory option) stall warner seems to be set
> perfectly. Pitch trim is OK but could be a bit more positive (I will talk
> to Andy).
>
> Engine is smooth but static RPM at full throttle is lowish so the fine
pitch
> stop needs to be reduced just a little. Ts &Ps are mostly OK but water
> temperature is high in a full power climb (I believe this is normal at
> first).
>
> Everything seems to work but the radio (Apollo SL40) is annoying as we are
> hearing too much hiss. Hopefully this will be solved when I manage to
> master its multiple digital settings. Fortunately Pete is used to the
Grand
> Rapids EIS so I think we have mastered its digitals.
>
> Build time was almost exactly three years and 2,200 person hours of
workshop
> time. This includes everything including eight mods (four factory and
four
> own design including centre tunnel and moving the rudder pedals), building
> the panel and wiring (my choice), final filling and painting (not my
choice)
> and upholstery (including debugging and documenting the Europa Kit).
>
> My thanks go to Irene, my wife and co-builder, Raymond Beattie (my
> brother-in-law) who has the filling and painting skills I cannot aspire
to.
> Many thanks also to all at the Europa Factory and the Europa Club
committee,
> members and e-mail contributors who have been a source of inspiration,
> support and great knowledge.
>
> When can I start on the next one?
>
> Ian Rickard #505 G-IANI XS Trigear
> 1 hour total time
> e-mail g-iani@ntlworld.com
>
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