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>The europa control system is reasonably unique, as is the
>strength/structure of the molded cockpit and ways to install
>controls into this environment. If it were my company I wouldn't do it for
>general consumption.
Not really, not many things are unique. I sent Ivan up to the local gliding
club to see how the glider boys do these things. During the many hours the
4 of us (Long EZ builders) spent recycling good Yorkshire beer, I insisted
that the airplane was no good unless it could be derigged into it's trailer
in 15 minutes. He did it. It can be derigged by experienced guys in about 4
minutes.
I have to admit that it takes a certain dedication to achieve a successful
kitplane like the Europa. Ivan did it and the rest of us didn't, but we
were all there while it happened. A privelege.
Graham
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