Jeff,
After my first flight of my Europa XS with the Geo engine you had asked for more
information. I am sorry for the delay; however, we have been doing more testing
and are now working on additional cooling modifications. So far the flight
characteristics are in line with a normal Rotex engine.
Approximately 100 lbs were added because of this engine combination; however,
several
options added to the total weight, such as a 65 amp alternator.
Chuck Rhoads A100 Trike
JEFF ROBERTS <jeff@rmmm.net> wrote:
Congratulations Chuck!
It was after talking to you in 2002 that I decided to go forward with
buying A258. I will be looking forward to hearing your test results.
I'll have mine at MQY in a few months to start testing myself.
Hopefully we can get together after you enjoy 40 hours alone.
Jeff Roberts
A258
Just outside of Nashville TN
On Mar 29, 2005, at 9:09 PM, CHUCK RHOADS wrote:
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> After working on a kit plane for 6 years I decided that it was time to
> do something else, so as of today I now have a real flying airplane.
> My Europa XS trike passed the FAA exam last week. My flight instructor
> took it up today for the first time for 20 minutes. Everything was
> normal and it flies well, Ill add more details as we get more testing
> done.
>
> I am using a GM Geo Metro 1300CC 4 cylinder engine that, with the
> tuned exhaust, puts out 97 HP. The motor used a Raven reduction drive
> and a Power Fin prop. Many different configurations have been tried
> before reaching a satisfactory cooling arrangement. There are
> approximately 60 wires going to the computer which controls ignition
> and the multiport fuel injection. This arrangement also no longer
> needs a choke and is automatically altitude compensated.
>
> Chuck Rhoads A100
>
> N246CR
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>
> Chuck Rhoads
> cfrhoads@yahoo.com
> 104 Shuttle Dr.
> Georgetown, KY 40324
> (502) 867-7625
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Chuck Rhoads
cfrhoads@yahoo.com
104 Shuttle Dr.
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-7625
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