Hi Carl.
I agree with all you say except why do you pick out a Classic wing as being
very difficult to repair.
In my very humble opinion damage to a foam core structure like the classic
wing should be easier to part replace or repair than say a monocoque
structure like the XS wing.
As I say this comment is only based on my experience building a classic
aircraft so I am not an expert in this area.
Tim Houlihan
On 2 June 2012 09:23, Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:
> The =93aircraft=94 looks like a complete disaster area and the idea that
the
> fuselage can safely be pieced together is pure fantasy. I can=92t see an
y
> inspector in his right mind signing this off unless the whole area was
> paint stripped and checked for further stress damage. The fuselage is a
> =93write off=94 ' you would need to purchase a new fuselage, though it
might be
> possible to save the cockpit module.****
>
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> One thing not mentioned to date is one of the wings appears to have
> significant leading edge damage ' if it=92s a classic Europa will be ve
ry
> difficult (though not impossible) to repair. The wing profile on the Euro
pa
> is critical (performance wise) so if the repair is not perfect it will fl
y
> like a brick (and probably stall/ spin like a kamikazee !)****
>
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>
> The engine is a Subaru which I if I am not mistaken was the reason it the
> aircraft crashed in the first place ' the early ones were unreliable !*
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> Is it worth =A36,500 in parts ' questionable.****
>
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> Unless you are looking for a project that will never fly.****
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> *From:* owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:
> owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Andrew Sarangan
> *Sent:* 02 June 2012 04:09
> *To:* europa-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* Re: Europa-List: Europa for repair on AFORS****
>
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>
> When I read "just needs fibreglass repairs" what I was picturing was an
> airframe with a few dings, damaged control surfaces, broken canopy and
> prop. But the website photo shows the firewall and the tail cone complete
ly
> separated from the fuselage. It looks far more serious than "just needs
> fibreglass repairs".
>
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> On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Gerry Holland <
> gholland@content-stream.co.uk> wrote:****
>
> Can I just ask the advice of one of two well known Guru's on this List.**
*
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> There is a Europa for Sale on AFORS at:****
>
> http://www.afors.com/index.php?page=adview&adid=15525&imid=0****
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> Part of the write up quotes:****
>
> *Professionally built just needs fibreglass repairs and a new stick
> assembly, lower cowl and elevator push/pull tube in replacement parts.***
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> Am I being naive in thinking that the fuselage will need a complete new
> Fuselage, lower and upper and control Module.****
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> I'm looking for a project but this one looks to be listed with an emphasi
s
> that it's very practical exercise and not a big deal. I'm thinking it's a
> big task.****
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