Here in the USA, because we are the manufacturer of the aircraft, we may set
some
of the specs of our aircraft. I set my max gross weight to be 1450 lbs as
suggested. I also have restricted the CG range to 59-61.5 for weight over 1370
lbs. as suggested. There was no need to do any further testing or weighting
of the wings. I find that, at max gross weight, the aircraft still climbs at
almost 1000 fpm to pattern altitude of 1500 ft. Cruise climb at 100 kts is over
500 fpm. If stall speed was increased, it isnt enough to see in the ASI at
those low speeds.
Blue skies & tailwinds,
Bob Borger
Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop (75 hrs).
Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208-5331
Cel: 817-992-1117
rlborger@mac.com
On May 30, 2015, at 9:55 AM, spcialeffects <spcialeffects@aol.com> wrote:
> From what Iv read and seen on the Internet the Americans operate their
> europa's
at 1450lbs which in Church of England is another 5 and a half stone! A light
passenger! However in order to fly at thet weight they have to pre load their
planes (wings) with weight
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