This brings to mind a question I have had. I understand the rules in the US
to be as Terry says. You can only perform activities during post test phase
flights that were expressly performed during the test phase. If you don't
simulate a passenger, you can not have one on board as an example.
But, my question is, while I know the Europa can perform mild aerobatic
maneuvers, I would like to have some feeling for the criteria the aircraft
was engineered for. In other words, what level of aerobatics was engineered
into the design.
So far in the build process the engineering has always become clear as I
went along. But, when I look at the internal Rib and the bonding to the
torque tube bushing, I am not sure it was designed for the kind of loads
that a spin might impart on the tailplane. Perhaps it's just my ignorance
at work.
Is there anybody out there who regularly performs aerobatics in their
Europa? If so, what is the maximum weight and airspeeds do you regularly
perform your maneuvers under? When I reach the flight test phase I would
like to incorporate some maneuvers into the plan but I would rather avoid
determining the structural maximum of the aircraft while in flight.
Thanks
David Legge
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Terry Seaver
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Aerobatics
Here in the US we were told by the FAA inspector that aerobatics would
be allowed in our plane if they were flown (demonstrated) during the 40
hour restriction fly-off, and list the maneuvers flown (with the
associated entry speeds) in the aircraft log book. XS monowheel N135TD
is therefore legal for spins, loops, rolls, and wing-overs. In the
absense of inverted oil and fuel systems, we chose not to fly hammer
heads with our Europa, due to the possibility of tail slides if the
engine quit near the top (too bad, hammer heads are one of my favorites).
regards,
Terry Seaver
Fergus Kyle wrote:
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>"p.s. the Europa is not certified to do aerobatics, although some pilots do
>the standard positive g maneuvers like rolls and loops, but only when
no-one
>is looking."
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>That may be true in Karl's parish, but does not apply in other counties. In
>some you can qualify for simple aerobatics by demonstrating before a
>qualified inspector. Some are content to watch from the ground.
>Ferg
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