I've done over 400 hours on my aircraft and a lot of it has been
distance flying.
I can honestly say that, thus far, there hasn't been any mechanical
defect which has grounded me in a foreign field. That's not to say it
couldn't easily happen !
However, I have been forced to stay put on quite a few occasions due
weather.
Minor prop. blade damage seems the most likely scenario to me.
Obviously, it makes sense to check the aircraft carefully before
attempting anything ambitious.
The 'Rescue Service' is a great idea. The more who support it, the more
likely it is that we may all benefit from it some day !
Alan
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa@post.aviators.net
Subject: RE: Europa Club Rescue.
Hi! Fred.
That's what's been bothering me Fred! I know I've only just cracked 150
hours and there is a lot of much higher hours chaps ahead sitting tight
lipped but arranging rescue services? Anyway any major wear items surely
Europa Aircraft are coming out with mods to replace on a free issue
basis ,tailplane drive pins etc etc etc.!!!!!! HA! HA! Ha! Ha! .....
This is why I was acting so mercenary we don't know what we are letting
ourselves in for, the odd ride out OK but it may get overwhelming! (all
in jest really) Regards Bob H G-PTAG -----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa@post.aviators.net
Subject: Re: Europa Club Rescue.
I'm curious about this and all the interest it has stirred. What type
of problems is the Europa fleet experiencing to make this desirable? Or
is the suggestion of beer and hospitality tempting some folks to
consider faking it? :-)
Fred F.
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