Tha Arlington EAA fly-in just wrapped up & I thought a short report would be
in order.
We had a total of 5 Europa's in attendance. Two flown all the way (3,000
miles!!!) from Florida. The factory demo flown by Jim Thursby and Jim &
Augustene Browns beautiful new plane that was first flown in March. That
folks, is a long way to fly and remember thats only one way.
Next was Dennis Vories plane in from California. His beautiful full leather
interior Europa is a credit to all of us. It was announced that he took
second place in the grand champion category - that folks is a real
acheivement!!! You are sure to see some pictures of this beautiful plane in
some magazines soon. He has over 200 hours of flying time already most of
it at 17,500' his favorite crusing altitude. I think the electric air
operated seats were a nice touch!!!
Down from Canada came the Whittington's from Alberta. This beautiful
Tri-Gear was flown just before Arlington last year but they didn't have the
test time off to fly it down. Well this year they did and it is a beautiful
example. Nice touches include cabin heat and dual throttles so can fly left
seat with your right hand.
I of course taxied over from my hanger covering a total distance of about a
mile but boy was it fun. We had a great Europa Barbecue Friday night and
had many other builders attend, about 25 total. Great hanger flying by
all!!!
Bob (helicopters don't fly they are just so ugly the Earth repels them)
Jacobsen
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