Author: Robert Hitchcock <robert.hitchcock@virgin.net>
Date: Sat, 20 May 2006 09:50:10
Hi David Looks like a super itinerary. The only slight issue is that for the option of La Fert Alais, LFFQ. (Which I last flew into, wow was really 10 years ago!) I had to have permission in writing
Author: Robert Hitchcock <robert.hitchcock@virgin.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:26:01
I went to Crossland moor on Sunday. It was open, as was the pub, for Sunday lunch Regards Bob -- Original Message -- Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 8:28 AM
Author: Robert Hitchcock <robert.hitchcock@virgin.net>
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 19:46:09
I now have a Europa. My previous aircraft was a Falke. For the record the Europa is in a different class.! Falke: I remember having to pull the radio out of its housing when flying in rain as the wet
Author: Robert Hitchcock <robert.hitchcock@virgin.net>
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 20:26:15
The designator is "EUPA" Regards Anyone know the ICAO designator (if any) for Europa? Or, what do you commonly use which is accepted when e.g. filing flight plans? Thanks in advance, Svein
Author: Bob Hitchcock <robert.hitchcock@virgin.net>
Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2007 18:09:59
The idea that a Europa can float is brilliant! For channel crossings I have life jackets and McMurdo. Unfortunately the weight penalty of a life-raft is rather great. (912 Europa trike) Regards Bob G
Author: Bob Hitchcock <robert.hitchcock@virgin.net>
Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2007 18:15:52
I feel more confident now as I just have life -jackets and McMurdo. But if I interpret you correctly it may be best, in a desperate situation, to not vacate the aircraft too quickly. So feet wet only
Author: Bob Hitchcock <robert.hitchcock@virgin.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:00:15
Last call The flavour of the tour will be unchanged: essentially it is a fairly gentle trip allowing plenty of time to experience the delights of France. While most participants are experienced, it i
Author: Bob Hitchcock <robert.hitchcock@virgin.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:02:44
Last call The flavour of the tour will be unchanged: essentially it is a fairly gentle trip allowing plenty of time to experience the delights of France. While most participants are experienced, it i
Author: Bob Hitchcock <robert.hitchcock@virgin.net>
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:09:30
I take a McMurmdo Fastfind plus (i.e. with GPS). and a good quality lifejacket; Paramis GA1 With two up, plus full fuel and luggage for a weeks touring for two there is not enough weight allowance re
Author: Bob Hitchcock <robert.hitchcock@virgin.net>
Date: Fri, 11 May 2007 06:51:20
Good suggestion. It is tempting, the timings are a little against us as most of the team are only available from the Saturday (and for some crossing the channel will be a big event in itself). If the
Author: Bob Hitchcock <robert.hitchcock@virgin.net>
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:56:12
Yes. That's how it stands currently. The words have subtly changed over the years but the rule no is: No IMC rating: Then remain in sight of the ground at all times Remember that to exercise the priv
Bob saw this story on the BBC News website and thought you should see it. ** Message ** What an escape! ** Plane hits power lines ** Two people have been rescued from a light aircraft which hit power
Author: Bob Hitchcock <robert.hitchcock@virgin.net>
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:47:18
I have had a terrific amount of fun in my current Europa tri, but for sundry reasons I am ready for a new challenge. Just to remind myself of the joys of piloting tail wheel (Have about 50 hours on t
Author: Bob Hitchcock <robert.hitchcock@virgin.net>
Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 23:56:09
Hi Paddy Now if you looking for a new destination, try this one. http://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/flying_into_east_kirkby.cfm. It is not very often we get a brand new airstrip to go to. It is quite nea
Author: Bob Hitchcock <robert.hitchcock@virgin.net>
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 18:08:59
Hi Mike, Hi Paddy See you there on Sunday Regards Yes, planning for Sunday. Hoping for a better turn-out than Shobdon - I trust your strip's dried out? Best wishes, Mike -- -- From: owner-europa-list