In a message dated 29/07/2006 09:35:07 GMT Standard Time, BEBERRY@aol.com
writes:
I have never known a severe - or even comparatively slight wing drop in the
stall, power on or off, in GA aircraft so the apparent Europa problem is
worrying and needs some more in depth investigation.
Patrick
Hi Patrick,
There is no problem with the DESIGN of the Europa, but each individual
aircraft needs to be test flown, and individually set up with regard to any
stall
strip fitment / adjustment.
For your information / peace of mind, I was involved with the test flights
of the Europa you have purchased, and although it may look like a piece of
s**t, it is very light, and true, and the stall [ or rather , lack of,] is one
of
the most benign I have experienced. Power on stalls just do not happen,
unless you are totally asleep, at full throttle, [ 100 percent ] stick fully
back, it just ''nods'' and maintains height. I have flown a full circuit at
Wombleton [ at 3000 ' ] at full power / stick full aft, keep the ball in the
middle and your eye on the temps...... you could do that all day........ power
off was equally a non event, nose falls through 20 degrees / lose 50 feet.
Enjoy.......
Cheers,
Nev.
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