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Re: Introduction and Questions

Subject: Re: Introduction and Questions
From: Fillinger <Fillinger@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 21:56:46

<< Can someone please share with me their building/flying experience with the 
 Europa XS?  How has the factory support been?  What is the quality of the 
 components, manuals, fit and finish, anything unexpected?  >>

I am about 50% through the project, and the Europa manual I find is very good.
I am a first-time builder, and you're an A&P, so nothing to worry about.  I
can't
rate the quality of materials against other kits, but I have been very pleased
so
far.

Factory support in the U.S. is thru the Lakeland, FL, distributor.  Very nice
people there, and very helpful. 

>>Has anyone built a Europa with a second throttle on the left hand side 
>>(similar to Falco)? 

I wanted one too, but I judged that (due to seating position), a left-side
throttle 
would be awkwardly positioned.  I was also concerned that the Rotax needs
two cables, and with the bend radii necessary for the left-side throttle, the
affair
might be too stiff.  Where there's a will, there's a way, I suppose. 

Regards,

Fred Fillinger
Mentor, OH, USA



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