Hello:
Funny how memory kicks in when you see a picture. N24070 was previously bui
lt in Canada. I knew the builder, Ken Whittington of Calgary, Alberta, well
. In fact he was the first Canadian builder who completed a Europa! He buil
t it together with his son.
I also knew the plane quite well as I visited twice for several days, pains
takingly taking notes and measurements in his garage to assist my own build
ing. I have many pictures from the construction given to me by Ken, or made
on location myself.
This is definitively a very well built plane. It was originally a MONO but
after a ground loop and damaged expensive French prop, Ken did to conversio
n to TRI. He never regretted it. The only thing I am aware of is that it ca
me in a bit heavy as he put a lot of extras in, but as many commented, very
well built. Paint is a Endura 2 part epoxy and should last a long time. Ke
n sold it close to $100,000 to the US once he did a few hours flying. The p
lane was kept in his hangar close to Calgary.
I have many pictures etc.
If the plane is currently in a good condition, this is a very good deal for
the money.
I am just completing my own Classic after 15 years of building, I incorpora
ted the baggage MOD and the 1370lbs increase a while ago. The baggage MOD i
s not too bad, I opted making the parts myself to save cost of parts and sh
ipping, but today I would get the kit.
Email me separately if you have further questions.
Best,
Christoph Both
#223 Classic
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-serv
er@matrorynics.com] On Behalf Of Karl Heindl
Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 8:35 AM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Differences between classic and XS
Tony,
My advice would be to find another Europa owner who built his own (ideally
Kim Prout), offer to pay his expenses, and get him to do an inspection.
The main difference is in the wings. Baggage bay extension with weight upg
rade is available as a retrofit from the factory.
Why not fly it back to Alberta ?
Karl
> Subject: Europa-List: Differences between classic and XS
> From: albertaflyer@gmail.com
> Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:44:26 -0700
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
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> Hi everyone,
>
> I have been looking at purchasing a europa but would like to know what th
e differences are between the classic and xs? There is a classic that has b
een converted to an xs except the baggage area. What exactly are the change
s? How big is the baggage area in the classic? Also, is there any problems
with transporting the plane on the trailer for say 2100 KM? The plane I'm i
nterested in is on Barnstormers, link is http://asyouwill.com/europa/Home.h
tml. Does anyone out there know this plane? Apparently it was built in Calg
ary, AB, Canada and the current owner is in California. I'm in Alberta also
so would like to transport it home on the trailer if possible. What should
a person look for when inspecting?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tony
>
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