>I know this probably has already been discussed but I could find no
>mention in the archives. (I did check first) I have heard that a new
>version of the Europa has been developed. Called the XS I think. I was
>wondering if someone would be kind enough to direct me to where I can
>find information on the Internet on this plane or to post (repost?) a
>explanation of this Europa. I am familiar with the original Europa as a
>comparison basis.
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>Ken Bauman
Hope this helps:
>1 July 1997
>
>For those of you interested in the Europa XS, details are as follows:-
>
>PRESS RELEASE
>
>New 200 mph Europa XS to be launched at Oshkosh 1997
>
>A new improved version of the highly successful Europa kitplane will be
>launched at the EAA Oshkosh Convention in Wisconsin in August. Powered by a
>turbocharged Rotax 914, the EUROPA XS is expected to join the exclusive
>=91fast glass=92 class with a top speed exceeding 200 mph while retaining its
>Piper Cub-like STOL performance. =93During the past four years we have been
>listening to what people want in a kit aircraft, as well as getting good
>feedback from our builders=94, said Ivan Shaw, the Europa=92s creator, =93and
we
>have made several changes to the aircraft and the kit itself.=94 The
>increased speed results from a complete firewall-forward redesign, including
>sleeker cowlings giving improved cooling with lower drag, greater
>aerodynamic efficiency, increased prop clearance and a better field of view
>>from the cockpit.
>
>The Europa XS will feature new higher aspect ratio wings having larger
>ailerons. These fast-build wings will be pre-moulded and largely
>pre-assembled cutting hundreds of hours off the building and finishing time=2E
> A new secondary fuel tank will give the Europa a range exceeding 1,000
>miles, while occupant comfort has been improved with 2=94 extra leg room and
>an extra 3=94 of room in the seat pan area. Baggage space has been more than
>doubled. Combined with a 70 lb increase in max auw, this opens up the
>possibility of fitting a child=92s seat in the rear area.
>
>To improve ground handling characteristics, a new non-direct steering
>tailwheel assembly has been developed. This permits full rudder deflection
>during takeoff and landings and is designed to make these much easier,
>especially for low-time pilots.
>
>Europa Aviation have now shipped more than 400 kits, over fifty of which
>have already taken to the air in 27 different countries. In addition to the
>standard monowheel kit, the company offers a tri-gear version. A variety of
>engines can be fitted to all versions including Rotax, Subaru, Mid-West
>rotary and Jabiru.
>
>
>Europa Aviation Ltd
>Unit 2A, Dove Way, Kirby Mills Industrial Estate,
>Kirkbymoorside, York, YO6 6NR, UK
>Tel: 44 (0) 1751 431773 Fax: 44 (0) 1751 431706
>e-mail enquiries@europa-aviation.co.uk
>
>We are proud to announce the new EUROPA =93XS=94
>
>=B7 Extra Speed
>=B7 Extra Comfort
>=B7 Extra range
>=B7 Extra baggage space
>=B7 Extra useful load
>=B7 Extra advanced build kit
>
>When the Europa was launched in 1993 it pushed the wheel of progress
>forward. The =93XS=94 pushes it into the next century!
>
>With the development of the XS, the Europa has been taken on to the next
>level in terms of flight capability, ease of construction and a large
>reduction in building time.
>
>Xtra Speed and Efficiency
>
>A complete new firewall forward has been developed including sleeker
>cowlings giving improved cooling with lower drag, greater aerodynamic
>efficiency, increased prop clearance and a better over the nose visibility.
>Outrigger fairings and a new lower drag tailwheel assembly have resulted in
>a 200 mph top speed for the Rotax 914 powered Europa.
>
>A new higher aspect ratio wing is used in the XS to give better climb rates
>and increased efficiency. New ailerons with reduced chord and increased
>span have been incorporated to further enhance the Europas delightful
>handling.
>
>Xtra Comfort
>
>The pilot=92s leg room has been increased by 2=94 and the central wheel well
>has
>been reduced giving an extra 3=94 width in the seat pan area.
>
>Xtra Range
>
>An optional secondary long range fuel tank is available that will push the
>Europa=92s range to over 1000 nautical miles / 1150 statute miles / 1850
>kilometres. In economy cruise the Europa will return 50 miles per gallon /
>18 kilometre per litre on ordinary 4 star petrol.
>
>Xtra Baggage Space
>
>Baggage space in the XS has been more than doubled opening up the
>possibility of fitting a child=92s seat in the rear area.
>
> Xtra Useful Load
>
>Gross weight for the XS has been increased by 70 lb / 31 kg for aircraft
>fitted with variable pitch propellers or engines over 90 bhp and a weight
>reduction programme has reduced the airframe weight by 20 lb / 9 kg.
>
>The XS Kit
>
>The Europa kit has been developed over the last four years in line with the
>experience gained and feedback from our 400 plus builders.
>
>The XS kit has been designed to drastically reduce the time to build and
>simplify construction.
>
>The main wings are now not only pre-moulded but also largely pre-assembled
>knocking hundreds of hours off the building time. The fuselage moulding now
>incorporates the fin saving further time in construction.
>
>Both wings and fuselage mouldings now come with a =93gel coated=94 finish that
>is ready for paint, again saving hundreds of hours in the finishing process=2E
>
>All nuts, bolts and hardware come in presentation boxes to simplify storage
>and ease construction.
>
>The XS kit comes complete with the main gear damper system as standard and a
>new tailwheel assembly that is designed to make the XS much easier to handle
>in the take off and landing phases of flight.
>
>The Europa XS
>
>We firmly believe that no other aircraft in the world today can compete with
>the overall performance, efficiency and utility of the XS.
>
>Due to the continued product development, all prices, specifications and
>performance figures are subject to change without prior notice.
>
>Europa XS - Special Launch Offer
>
>Save =A3700
>
>Normal XS Price (plus delivery and VAT)
>Stage 1 =A3 3,095
>Stage 2 =A3 4,995
>Stage 3 =A3 6,895
>Complete Airframe Price =A314,985
>
>Launch 0ffer Price (plus delivery and VAT)
>Stage 1 =A3 3,095
>Stage 2 =A3 4,995
>Stage 3 =A3 6,195
>Complete Airframe Price =A314,285
>
>Contact factory for availability and full details.
>
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