Paul,
If you don't have a choice then I wish you all the best. HOWEVER, if there
is any way you can get someone to teach you take-offs and landings in your
Europa Monowheel I strongly recommend it. Our little aircraft has some
interesting little habits. I have a fair amount of flying time, but I am
very pleased that I received a check out from Andy Draper before I set off
solo. As some brave people have shown, it is quite possible to do what you
suggest, but I do think it is a little risky.
There are quite a few Europa drivers out there that were used to the
aircraft, and still managed to ground loop it - (sadly, me included).
regards,
MP (G-JULZ)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Boulet" <possibletodo@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Europa-List: test flying my own creation
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> Hi All;
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> I have a question that I hope some of you don't mind giving me an opinion
> on (be kind!). My plane has about 4 hours on it and I've not yet landed
> it- my check pilot always did. However, I have 25 hours in taildraggers
> (500 hours total) and since I'm having trouble getting a checked out
> Europa pilot to accompany me feel like I'm ready to land the plane myself.
>
> I know some of you did the same thing...just don't remember who it was.
> I'd like to hear from pilots that jumped in without any more training than
> I have. Thanks
>
> Paul Boulet, N914PB (plane located Mesa, Arizona)
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