Jerry, I should forget hours and think in years. Few people, if it is their
first build, complete in less than three years. However most enjoy the build
process and rather miss it when complete. In any case it is all well worth
it! David Joyce, G-XSDJ
----- Original Message -----
From: asdfa afa df <ccs_mysticdeath@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: to build or not to build
<ccs_mysticdeath@yahoo.com>
>
> Hello,
>
> I have been considering building the Europa after I
> get my Pilot license, just got done with my second
> lesson, on the Europa website they claim as little as
> 500 hours to build, but from what I have read it can
> take up to 4 times that to build this wonderful
> aircraft.
>
> If you could give me a moment of your time and respond
> with how many hours it took to complete your Europa it
> would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Jerry Otto
>
>
> --- DuaneFamly@aol.com wrote:
> > DuaneFamly@aol.com
> >
> > Hi Tom,
> >
> > I guess you are in a pickle. You have already bought
> > a partially built kit
> > but it is on the other side of the country.
> >
> > I was born and raised in Brooklyn, so I cannot
> > envision building a Europa
> > under those circumstances, even if you have a build
> > site upstate. I am lucky
> > enough to have retired early, I built a 36 X 24 shop
> > specifically for my Europa
> > build. I bought a virtually untouched kit and now I
> > spend 4-10 hours a day with
> > my shop 10 feet from the house. I am 648 hours into
> > the build and still see
> > another year of building. So take your situation
> > with a large grain of salt to
> > make a decision. What does your "partner" say about
> > losing more time with you?
> >
> > If you do go forward with the build, think about the
> > type of flying you do.
> > Unless your wanting to fly up around the 20k level a
> > 914 with CS prop may be a
> > bit of overkill. A CS prop may be all that you need
> > to get the performance you
> > want.
> >
> > Good luck with your decision.
> >
> >
> > Mike Duane A207
> > Redding, California
> > XS Conventional Gear
> > CM & rudder pedals with cables installed. Tailwheel
> > complete. Wing pins and
> > tie bar installed. Working on baggage bay.
> > Conventional gear assembled and soon
> > to be fitted.
> > Back from Sun-N-Fun with lots of ideas!
> >
> >
> >
> > Contributions
> > any other
> > Forums.
> >
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> >
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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