Hi, Cliff...
I've been watching the discussion about whether or not to build, and I've
got a couple of comments that I'd like to make.
For anyone interested, I got my aircraft off the same truck that Cliff did.
Cliff has just finished the 40-hour restriction - and I'm still screwing
around with the left wing (which is almost completed). Personally, I
believe that experienced, knowledgeable folks could conceivably build one of
these machines in 500 hours. Most people are more like me. I believe that
when I am done I will have spent about 500 hours actually working on the
thing - but several thousand hours contemplating my next move at each step.
The left wing has taken nearly two years for me; the next should not take
over two months. It has been of immeasurable value to have someone like
Cliff available not too far away as a consultant. First time builders should
consider whether or not there is support in their local area.
At any rate, congratulations, Cliff.
Brad
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cliff Shaw" <flyinggpa@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: to build or not to build
>
> Tom
>
> I will tell you the building of the Europa is the greatest achievement I
> have had. I have just flown of my 40 hours and will taking my wife up
> tomorrow for her first Europa ride. It will be a great day. One we will
> remember forever.
>
> Cliff Shaw
> 1041 Euclid ave.
> Edmonds, WA 98020
> 425 776 5555
>
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