Designed by Ivan Shaw, the Europa was introduced in the early 1990s. The company was established to produce a small kit-built low-wing aircraft for personal use within Europe, with these design goals: high speed, low cost, able to be built and stored at home, easily transportable, using Mogas fuel, able to be rigged for flight in under five minutes, carrying two people in …
I'd go for for the 172 4 seats might not be as fast but for getting in and out of many short strips but it also depends on group size I'm currently in a group of 6 and find that a perfect size. Just a word of caution for those who have heard something but don't know the whole story. In a conventional TW aircraft you can use differential braking at slow speed in a gusty crosswind. I'm currently thinking of a better way to implement the new directive, Light Aircraft, For Sale | Europa XS Trigear, XS Tri gear | WITHDRAWN FROM SALE. The following will be included in the kit: Europa engine mount - (fits Rotax ring mount) Coolant radiator The factory also supplies the motorglider wings. LAA/BMAA/BGA/BPA The sheer pleasure of flight. The net result is that it has too much flap for take off but not enough when landing. 203 guests are online. Specs, range, speed, operating weights and performance for the Europa XS here. Please email Europa Aircraft for a quote. Registration G-IANI Has been exhibited at Earls Court and Olympia as well as many airshows throughout the UK and admired by many enthusiasts. On the Europa, this deficiency is exacerbated by linking the undercarriage to the flaps. How many other aircraft take off and land with the same flap setting?

Plane fully on gear, pics show brace for working on the plane without wings attached.

Yes provided they are converted properly ! Hi, converting to the mono-wheel is no more difficult than learning tail-wheel, make sure you get training and as a member of the LAA you can use the pilot coaching scheme.

The original reduced height cockpit is also available at no extra cost. however if this puts you off take up knitting and fly the C172...only kidding. Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies), The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions, Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning, Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting. See a video of the project on youtube.com search "Europa xs project". I'm just about to finish my PPL and am wondering what to do next. What kind of propeller is built in? Re the snail ref, Europa empty weights vary widely. One a professional pilot - whose aircraft has had a couple of 'off road' excursions and 2 props as a result. The Europa will cruise at 125kts on 15-18 litres an hour, and it will be significantly cheaper to run than a C172. I had a Europa G-BWRO #196 from 1997-2002 and put 560h on it. Advertising - and finally one who had enough of being scared and converted it into a trike. **The contents of the Firewall Forward kit are dependent upon the choice of Rotax engine. More than 450 Europas have been completed. I have the option of a share in a 172 - which I understand will be similar to the 152 I learned in. If so, do you have any photos and where is it based? The following will be included in the kit: There are a number of additional starter options available when you purchase a kit. Europas are manufactured by Europa Aircraft and supplied as kits for amateur construction. The Europa XS offers excellent handling and inspired design - there is little in the marketplace today that offers so much performance for so little cost. There are 4 Questions posted by interested users. BackPacker’s history is spot on but the handling, whilst improved from very very bad, is still at the challenging end of things. Cookie Policy - by continuing, you agree to the use of cookies. Like many more tailwheel aircraft, if there are any shortcomings in your handling skills, the Mono will highlight them. Europa Trigear XS Flagship aircraft of Europa & Europa Club. Thanks, Q3 Hi Bill, If you ever want to sell your europa, let me know. Trevor We use cookies to help you get the best experience when using our website. Can be completed as standard Europa, or add vortex gens and make LSA compliant. Do Not Sell My Personal Information -. I don't intend to do anything more than VFR flying for the next few years, so the PTF vs CofA issue isn't that important to me. Q1 Hallo, I know three people who have had Europa's. 1100 build hours invested. Only 430 hours airframe and engin However, I also have the option of getting into a Europa XS monowheel. **The contents of the Firewall Forward kit are dependent upon the choice of Rotax engine. don't know whether previous message was sent. Monowheel Europa is in my opinion the worst ground handling aircraft I have ever flown. Where is the plane stationed? Yet again the bad experiences bubble to the surface. 07761701292, Q4 Hi Bill, How many other aircraft take off and land with the same flap setting? Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use. Please note that these prices are discounted and only applicable when purchased in combination with the Airframe kit: Hi-Top fuselage to provide extra headroom (MOD 64B)*, Pre-moulded wings including tie down points and electronic stall warner, Pre-moulded fuselage with integral firewall, Instrument panel (instruments not included), All control linkages, landing gear, brake system, fuel system, doors, windows and windscreen, harnesses and trim system, Europa engine mount - (fits Rotax ring mount), Radiator ducting\Stainless steel exhaust system (Rotax 912 UL and Rotax 912ULS only), Finger Brakes –  (Please note that the standard kit includes toe operating brakes), Cockpit Window Glass options (colour, tint, vent etc). I don't intend to do anything more than VFR flying for the next few years, so the PTF vs CofA issue isn't that important to me. Backpacker you are right that the fuel cap was relocated for the XS. The Europa XS produced by Europa. Trevor Wiffen

All monowheels are handicapped by the absence of differential braking. Privacy Statement - Specs, range, speed, operating weights and performance for the Europa XS here. They can be used as an alternative to the standard wings, or interchangeably – the fuselage and empennage (tail) are the same for both wings. Are you entirely sure you understand the question? The current version of the kit is the Europa XS, and is available with either monowheel or tri-gear undercarriages.
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The Europa XS produced by Europa. The aircraft for sale website. Without cookies, this site will not work as intended !! Europa Aircraft is a British kitplane manufacturer that produces the Europa XS.. If you change your mind and want to sell your Europa, let me know. Rudi, Q2 Hi, is GIANI still for sale? However, I also have the option of getting into a Europa XS monowheel. Copyright © 2018 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. * The original reduced height cockpit is also available at no extra cost. Terms of Service - One a consumate tailwheel pilot and LAA coach - spends a lot of time with other Europa pilots. Currently the Europa XS Firewall Forward kit only supports Rotax Engines.