Graham. I'm begining to think that there is TWO EUROPA
MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS. !!!!!????? One day in the last seven - can't
remember which because it is 'headless chicken' week! - I was speaking to
Andy Draper trying to get some update and he categorically denied that they
had no intent to do any further testing on MKI wings. Far too costly and no
benefit to them , so he was suggesting that probably the Europa Club would
have more to gain so the club should' club' together to effect the test???
Would you be so kind to verify your information with some kind of notice
---From the PFA?
In the meantime best wishes for the season and New Year.
Bob Harrison
Builder 337/399ww CAA Reg.No. G-PTAG.
e-mail :- ptag/dev@ukonline.co.uk
-----Original Message-----
From: Graham Singleton [SMTP:100421.2123@compuserve.com]
Sent: 16 December 1998 00:06
Subject: Does anyone know?
Message text written by "Keith Tallent"
>If the answer to both of the above is no, then how do the factory keep in
contact with the builders?<
I happen to know that Ivan is writing the next newsletter as we speak. It
would seem that things are steadily getting back to normal after the recent
upheaval.
One piece of news tha I can't resist letting out is that the Mark 1 wings
have passed the load test for 165 kts and 8.55 G. I would like to have seen
that. 4 1/2 tons of lead on those little wings must be amazing. There were
noises apparently but they didn't break.
That means we can go to 1370 lbs provided we incorporate the XS rear spar
carry through mod. The factory are working out cost but have said they
would prefer to make the parts in batches rather than single ones now and
again. I suggest you let them know if you are interested.
Nice little Christmas present for us at some considerable cost methinks.
Graham
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