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PostPosted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 4:14 am    Post subject: Europa Classic Test Fitting Reply with quote

Take the time you think it will take to build - add in all the f-factor you
can think of and then double it.

But remember that the journey is as important as the destination
(glasshopper).

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 6:28 am    Post subject: Europa Classic Test Fitting Reply with quote

Phil,

My classic took 2,500+ hours and I would imagine that most other builders
who work alone will put in similar time.
At least you are well named, there will be hours and hours of "philling"
to do on the classic wing.

Dave A061

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Hello All,
I'm new to this forum but have just joined as I'm thinking of building a
Europa. I had my mind set on an XS and possibly a Hi-top but I've
recently seen a Classic kit for sale which is unstarted. I've had a
flight as a passenger in a Classic and being 6'1" tall and medium (ish!)
build I fitted in fairly well. However, I would like to sit in a Classic
(with/without cockpit mods (LA etc)) again before I make my mind up.

I'm located in Northampton in the UK. Is there any Europa Classic owner
nearby who could spare an hour or so to let me have a look at their
aircraft and have a sit in it please?

Also, I've seen quite a lot of info on the net about this but could any
Classic builders give a realistic estimate of build times for this kit. I
was going to go for the fastbuild option (~1000hrs) but with a Classic
'Slowbuild' I guess I'm looking at much longer.

Thanks,

Phil
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 6:33 am    Post subject: Europa Classic Test Fitting Reply with quote

1000 hours! Whoa Phil!

I can tell you that 1000 hours to build an XS kit is probably not realistic.
I purchased all fast build options. With over 2 years time and 800 hours into
the project I still have airplane pieces laying about the house. <Granted
these pieces are now much much larger than they once were.> I'm not close to
completion.

My guess < and it is only that> is these are a 2000 plus hour project. Take
your time and enjoy the build process. < It's actually therapeutic for me> If
that's not to your liking then buy one already built. Any way you choose you
will have a sweet flying airplane.

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Brian Skelly
Europa XS TriGear #A276
North Texas USA
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 5:18 pm    Post subject: Europa Classic Test Fitting Reply with quote

Building an XS in 1000 hours can certainly be done, though it takes a
bit of dedication and a sense of urgency... Smile

I built mine is 925 hours, but I rarely had three days, in succession,
when I wasn't doing something on the plane. I was also fortunate enough
to have been exposed to aircraft and related systems all my life...

Jeff - N55XS
140 hours and still grinning...

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1000 hours! Whoa Phil!

I can tell you that 1000 hours to build an XS kit is probably not realistic.
I purchased all fast build options. With over 2 years time and 800 hours into
the project I still have airplane pieces laying about the house. <Granted
these pieces are now much much larger than they once were.> I'm not close to
completion.

My guess < and it is only that> is these are a 2000 plus hour project. Take
your time and enjoy the build process. < It's actually therapeutic for me> If
that's not to your liking then buy one already built. Any way you choose you
will have a sweet flying airplane.

Do not Archive.

Brian Skelly
Europa XS TriGear #A276
North Texas USA
You can see my build photos at:
www.europaowners.org/brians









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PostPosted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 6:14 pm    Post subject: Europa Classic Test Fitting Reply with quote

I was a first time builder and spent 2250 hrs on my XS,600 hrs in the sanding
and filling alone.


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