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Re: Advice Request

Subject: Re: Advice Request
From: Kevin Taylor <kevin@eastyorkshire.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 14:10:24
Dear List,

Sorry that last email wasn't intended to be sent to the list please ignore
it. Which of course means your going to read it now!

Dam it!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Taylor" <kevin@eastyorkshire.co.uk>
Subject: Re:  Advice Request


> David,
>
> Thanks for the reply. At present I have an option to join a chap locally
who
> has a finished aircraft with no engine and instruments in it. He has run
out
> of cash and enthusiasm. The deal is for me to finish it and we would own
> half each. Given that the stages were professionally done I think I have a
> bargain in many respects.
>
> The disappointing thing is the wait for the engine which is annoying (8
> months) however I have found a source and should have it within 2 months,
> for 300 more that Europa charge, if I go for it.
> However I have also been offered a brand new 914 turbo boxed not used for
> 11k available today! Probably a bargain but more than I can afford
> unfortunately given the other bits and pieces required.
>
> I am aware of Harry Luck and have left a message for him to ring me back
> thanks for that.
>
> I see you are on the Island I love it there and came to the Microlight fly
> in there last year. This year will be even bigger with so far 210
microlight
> aircraft registered for the event! I have some pics I took on the Island
on
> my website www.ukmicrolights.com or www.wightparty.org for the event
itself
> Maybe you could pop down and say hello.
>
>
> Thanks again
>
> Kevin
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cripps, David" <david.cripps@spsystems.com>
> Subject: Re:  Advice Request
>
>
> > Kevin,
> >
> > For assistance in your project I would strongly recommend you talk to
> Matthew Russell/Harry Luck. They have lots of experience in the areas you
> describe, are very near the Europa factory and know all the Europa folk
> well, and I have found them incredibly helpful, professional and pleasant
to
> work with.
> >
> > Matthew's number is 01653 668169. You may need to leave a message as
they
> are all very 'hands-on', but they will get back to you. Matthew's e-mail
is:
> m_russell_ltd@breathemail.net
> >
> > If you want to give me a call for my experiences, I'd be happy to fill
you
> in.
> >
> > David Cripps
> > GBWJH
> > 01983 828124 (day)
> > 01983 756237 (eve)
> > david.cripps@spsystems.com
> >
> >  -----Original Message-----
> > Subject:  Advice Request
> >
> > Dear All,
> >
> > I am looking for some general advice please if I may.
> >
> > I am keen to become a Europa owner although unfortunately building isn't
> an option due to work and family commitments.
> >
> > I am therefore looking to become part of a syndicate locally if
possible.
> I believe I have found an exciting opportunity. A chap I have spoken too
has
> pretty much completed the whole kit, finished and signed off etc, except
for
> engine and instruments. I am trying to get an idea of how much it would
now
> cost to get this lovely machine in the air.
> >
> > OK so I need to budget for engine and all ancillary parts that's around
> 12500 inc vat, I believe, if I go for a standard prop. We would need some
> help fitting the engine so could someone please suggest someone and any
> ideas of how much that might cost and potential hours effort required, and
> who could assist. Then instruments and trim, help needed again there, I
> understand that could vary depending on individual preference. At that
point
> can anyone advise the process and again costs for getting it through the
> permit and test flying etc. Im just trying to get a very broad view on
what
> is involved here.
> >
> > A lot of very open ended questions I know and any advice gratefully
> appreciated, probably best off list I guess.
> >
> > I hope I don't get shot down in flames here for asking too many leading
> questions.
> >
> > Obviously I intend to join the builders club, PFA etc immediately as I
> know there is a vast wealth of information already available.
> >
> > Kind Regards
> >
> > Kevin
> >
> > kevin@eastyorkshire.co.uk
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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