Greetings,
Long time observer of this list but this is my first post.
I am getting real close to making the commitment to build a Europa XS. I really
like the option with the two sets of wings. I have a few questions though.
(1) At Oshkosh a couple years ago, I saw an Europa at the Europa booth with
conventional
landing gear (actually have a picture of it). I have done some research
and can't seem to find much information on this since then. Is this an
option or mod from the factory? Is there a company that provides this option?
Has anyone done this mod and can give me feedback? Why has the factory
not offered this mod, when they had it on display at Oshkosh?
(2) Can anyone give me opinion or feedback about the pro's and con's of the
conventional
gear mod? One thing I can think of is it would free up some tight cabin
space in the thigh and leg area due to a not needed mono retract wheel.
(3) I did see a company that has this mod available but nothing by the company
or pilots about this mod. I am not set in stone about this mod, but it has
several
appealing qualities. I just need to know if its technically safe and sound
and 'airworthy'? I will list the web page of this company.
http://isuisse.ifrance.com/CCandE/europa.htm
Please tell me all I need to know. Is there any web sites or archives that I can
look at to answer some of these questions.
Rick Heis
Morgantown, WV, USA
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