Thank you for responding to my email.
The basic weight of the aircraft is 917.5 pounds with a centre of
gravity being 60.63 inches aft of the datum. The total moment about the
datum in this condition is 55631 lbs/inches. The datum is defined as 29.25
inches forward of the rear edge of the cowling joggle in the fuselage
moulding.
Andy reported that that aircraft flew very well but does require a small
amount of trim on both the ailerons and rudder. Further flight tests will
reveal additional information about performance and handling.
As you know, I have the Jabiru 3300 engine and it was interesting to
note that the two front starboard CHT's were reading up to 175 degrees which
is something that needs to be addressed prior to the next test flight.The
remaining CHT's were reading at about 120 degrees. The oil temperature was
reading normal but we will be looking at the oil pressure as this was
reading quite high - perhaps this is because it is a new engine and needs to
be run in?
The PFA have advised me that the Permit to Fly will be issued once the
aircraft has accumulated in excess of 15 hours flying, 15 landings and one
flight of at least 2 hours duration.
Please let me know if you would like to be kept updated, as Andy will be
carrying out further flights next month.
Kind regards, Paul Brodie.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeremy Davey" <jeremycrdavey@btinternet.com>
Subject: RE: Europa-List: First flight
<jeremycrdavey@btinternet.com>
>
> Congrats, all! Looking forward to seeing her at a fly-in.
>
> Cheers,
> Jeremy
>
> Jeremy Davey
>
> Europa Monowheel 537M G-EZZA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jac van
> Heeswijk
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: First flight
>
> <jac.vanheeswijk@hetnet.nl>
>
> .
> On Thursday 23 October 2003 Europa Trigear nr. 305 PH-IEN took to the air
> for it's first flight in the capable hands of Ivan Shaw.
>
> Congratulations to it's builder Rob van Essen from the Netherlands, who
> finished the job in about 3 years.
>
> Ivan's first words after the flight: "Absolutely Marvellous!".
>
> Any more comments necessary?
>
> Good luck to you, Rob and Christie. Finally you can enjoy now the real
> flying excitement!
>
> Jack
>
>
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