Congratulations Steve!
It's fun to build but more fun by far to fly. I've got just 20hr so far
but haven't lost that Europa grin each and every time I fly.
Have fun, and say hi to Bob for me. You couldn't have a better test
pilot.
craig ellison
N205CN
Silverton, OR
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Hagar
To: europa-list
Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2006 9:19 PM
Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] Europa-List: N40SH gets it's airworthiness
certificate
N40SH (A143) received its airworthiness cerificate yesterday from the
Scottsdale FSDO. It passed easily after loosening up the alierons a bit.
What was more satisifying however was passing the Kim Prout inspection
after that. It was easily three times more detailed than the
government inspection. Kim found a couple of detail items. Other than
that she's ready to go!
Engine runups and taxi tests in the mid day AZ triple digits revealed
an effective cooling setup. As expected, static runs produced high
indicated temperatures. However running at low taxi-speeds resulted in
an immediate and solid 10 degree reduction in cylinder head temperature.
It is the expectation that this follows through in the upper speed
range also. The plane has some Dave and Terry cooling mods as well as
several of my own.
First flights will occurr when arrangements are made with Bob
Lindsay.
Steve Hagar
hagargs@earthlink.net
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