I agree. I see it like this .........
The certified aviation component which would normally cost you 100, bought
by the cheapest un-certified means possible would probably cost 1.00.
If I buy the same thing from Europa I pay 10 (I feel these figures may be
exaggerated, but I think that's what's being said so for the sake of the
illustration .....)
So what. I still reckon I'm a winner! 90% saving on my parts compared with
normal aviation parts, excellent factory back-up and when / if I sadly have
to sell my pride and joy, I reckon a folder full of Europa receipts rather
than Woolworth receipts will pay dividends.
Maybe most important is that if my aircraft used loads of spare parts, I'd
start head scratching. But for me and my current minimal parts consumption
per flying hour, I'll support Europa.
Bob Fairall
No. 71 (G-BXLK) with 400 flying hours, + kit no. 494 being built.
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Jeremy Davey
Sent: 11 January 2006 10:52
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Spares
Hear, hear, Richard. I'm time-poor, too, so the convenience of Europa helps.
And I'll always remember the time Damon Hill nearly won a Grand Prix in an
Arrows, and it would have been a deserved win rather than a fluke handed to
him on a plate, but a 50p component let him down on the last lap...
I don't want a 5p component letting me down in the air, only for my
dependents to be told there was a subtle difference in the correct 50p one
---From Europa. Worse still if I have to buy the 5p one because Europa have
gone out of business. Until they are fully on-stream selling enough kits to
be viable, we need to support them and we need them to support us too.
Regards,
Jeremy
Jeremy Davey
Europa Monowheel 537M G-EZZA
Europa Club Vice-Chairman, Webmaster, PFA NC Representative
PFA EC Member
"If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, then it is
possible you haven't grasped the severity of the situation."
Tail done
Standard XS wings with mods underway
CM installed in fuse (with airbrakes fittings)
1430 build hours to date, build currently stalled due to house moves and
lack of workshop
Intended fit:
Rotax 914 turbo, Airmaster CS fully-feathering prop
Lots of lights, buttons, switches, gizmos, and alarms
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard Iddon
Sent: 11 January 2006 09:58
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Spares
I agree that one can get better prices by shopping around. However, I would
like Europa to be around for a few more years yet as there are some spares
etc. which cannot be found anywhere else. I also understand that they aren't
selling too many new kits at present so I don't mind paying a little over
the odds for my bits and bobs in support.
Also saves me the hassle of sourcing everything from different suppliers and
ensuring it is of the right spec. but hey, I always was lazy.
Richard Iddon G-RIXS
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of BEBERRY@aol.com
Sent: 11 January 2006 09:16
Subject: Europa-List: Spares
The whole business of the cost of spares etc is getting ridiculous.
Just a
couple of comments following recent correspondence. In u.k. the ubiquitous
5mm SS bolts and nuts, ditto rivets - all can be purchased at places like
Screwfix or Wentin Fasteners at about 1/10th Europa prices. Send for a
catalogue.
Similarly a set of 8 standard spark plugs from a good motor cycle dealer are
no more than =A321 as oppose to something like =A310.50 EACH from Europa.
Its like buying a computer printer very cheap and then being ripped off for
the consumables.
Patrick
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