All:
I just returned from a visit to Lakeland on Wednesday. As luck would have
it, I was on a
business trip that took me near there, and didn't learn about the buyout
until the evening before
my visit.
I spent a very pleasant several hours there. I talked to Keith Wilson and
John Hurst at
length; Jim and Augustine Brown had also flown in. All that you may have
heard about
their Monowheel is true. It is beautiful.
I also took a close look at the new motorglider wings, and studied the
control linkages.
I must say that they are very pretty, with some interesting aerodynamic
treatments at the
tips and a clever control arrangement that I couldn't have guessed at. The
improvement over
the finish quality of the prototype MG wings is dramatic. Alas, no flying
this time - not enough
time.
Europa is now in the best possible hands, with a single focus.
Shaun
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter van Schoonhoven" <pvans@pacifier.com>
Subject: Re: Europa Company Sold
> There is truth in the rumors!
> I spoke with Keith Wilson today, and he stated there is a management buy
> out led by him to be the new owners of Europa worldwide. This will split
> Liberty away as a separate (and original) company to concentrate on the
> certified aircraft.
>
> The Florida office will remain, although Jimmy Thursby is no longer with
> the company.
>
> I believe the support of builders will remain high, and sales efforts of
> new kits will continue. A company focused on kits only has to be good.
>
> A letter will be mailed to all kit builders soon.
>
> Peter
>
>
> >I just heard a rumor that the Europa company has been sold to new owners
> >within the past 30 days. Can anyone on the net confirm this, and provide
> >any details? What might be the impact of this sale on builders and
> >currently flying owners? Is this a good thing or a bad thing. Any
> >speculations on why the company was sold? Opinions welcome.
> >
> >Regards,
> >Garry
> >N4220S
> >(813) 878-3929
> >FAX (813) 878-5651, Internet ID Garrys@att.com
> >
>
>
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