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tonyvaccarella

Joined: 10 Sep 2014
Posts: 68
Location: Australia

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:44 pm Post subject: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Hello all,



Im just hoping you will allow me a little self-indulgence. My Europa XS, after well over 2 decades of building, of which the last nine years were with me, my little girl finally took the sky on her maiden flight. It was a very happy moment for all involved. I posted the event on YouTube for those who might want to have a look.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJuMF7V3PA8



Best regards to all

Tony

Sydney

Australia

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Mascot NSW 2020
Sydney Australia

trevord

Joined: 10 Jul 2018
Posts: 32
Location: Auckland

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2023 11:34 pm Post subject: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Congratulations - looking forward to mine being the same ... perhaps one more year !



ï»¿On 26/07/23, 6:50 PM, "tonyvaccarella" <owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com on behalf of tony(at)weimagine.com.au> wrote:



    



    Hello all,



    Im just hoping you will allow me a little self-indulgence. My Europa XS, after well over 2 decades of building, of which the last nine years were with me, my little girl finally took the sky on her maiden flight. It was a very happy moment for all involved. I posted the event on YouTube for those who might want to have a look.



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJuMF7V3PA8



    Best regards to all

    Tony

    Sydney

    Australia



    --------

    Tony Vaccarella

    Mascot NSW 2020

    Sydney Australia





    Read this topic online here:



    http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=511151#511151

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Trevor

ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz
Guest

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:29 am Post subject: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Congratulations Tony. Great to see another antipodean project complete.Enjoy the test flying, great fun.

Cheers, Tim 

ZK-TIM 



Sent from my iPadTim Ward

12 Waiwetu Street, 

Fendalton, 

Christchurch, 8052

New Zealand.

ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz 

021 0640221

 	  Quote: 	
		  On 26/07/2023, at 6:52 PM, tonyvaccarella <tony(at)weimagine.com.au> wrote:



ï»¿--> Europa-List message posted by: "tonyvaccarella" <tony(at)weimagine.com.au>



Hello all,



Im just hoping you will allow me a little self-indulgence. My Europa XS, after well over 2 decades of building, of which the last nine years were with me, my little girl finally took the sky on her maiden flight. It was a very happy moment for all involved. I posted the event on YouTube for those who might want to have a look.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJuMF7V3PA8



Best regards to all

Tony

Sydney

Australia



--------

Tony Vaccarella

Mascot NSW 2020

Sydney Australia





Read this topic online here:



http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=511151#511151

barp99(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 1:33 am Post subject: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Fantastic work there Tony, good to see it finally finished. Looks & 

sounds great!

Cheers,

Brian Phillips

Aus.



On 26/07/2023 4:44 pm, tonyvaccarella wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   



 Hello all,



 Im just hoping you will allow me a little self-indulgence. My Europa XS, after well over 2 decades of building, of which the last nine years were with me, my little girl finally took the sky on her maiden flight. It was a very happy moment for all involved. I posted the event on YouTube for those who might want to have a look.



 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJuMF7V3PA8



 Best regards to all

 Tony

 Sydney

 Australia



 --------

 Tony Vaccarella

 Mascot NSW 2020

 Sydney Australia





 Read this topic online here:



 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=511151#511151

Area-51

Joined: 03 May 2021
Posts: 372

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 3:05 am Post subject: Re: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Great, well done, must feel wonderful; what engine is in that one?

rlborger(at)mac.com
Guest

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 3:14 am Post subject: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Tony, 



Congratulations on your first flight!   And congratulations for building a beautiful machine!   Wishing you a lifetime flight and enjoyment with it.  



All the best,

Bob Borger

N914XL, Europa 

N25TD, Little Toot Sport Biplane 

Corinth, TX



Sent from my iPhone



On Jul 26, 2023, at 01:49, tonyvaccarella <tony(at)weimagine.com.au> wrote:



ï»¿



Hello all,



Im just hoping you will allow me a little self-indulgence. My Europa XS, after well over 2 decades of building, of which the last nine years were with me, my little girl finally took the sky on her maiden flight. It was a very happy moment for all involved. I posted the event on YouTube for those who might want to have a look.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJuMF7V3PA8



Best regards to all

Tony

Sydney

Australia



--------

Tony Vaccarella

Mascot NSW 2020

Sydney Australia





Read this topic online here:



http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=511151#511151

wdaniell.longport(at)gmai
Guest

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 4:55 am Post subject: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Congrats tony

I think you beat me as the slowest builder - but totally worth the effort!



William Daniell

+1 786 878 0246





On Wed, Jul 26, 2023, 02:47 tonyvaccarella <tony(at)weimagine.com.au (tony(at)weimagine.com.au)> wrote:



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 Im just hoping you will allow me a little self-indulgence. My Europa XS, after well over 2 decades of building, of which the last nine years were with me, my little girl finally took the sky on her maiden flight. It was a very happy moment for all involved. I posted the event on YouTube for those who might want to have a look.

 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJuMF7V3PA8

 

 Best regards to all

 Tony

 Sydney

 Australia

 

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spcialeffects

Joined: 29 Aug 2012
Posts: 305
Location: Kent

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2023 7:30 am Post subject: Re: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Many congratulations

LeeVaughan

Joined: 12 Apr 2013
Posts: 6
Location: Monroe Iowa

Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:18 am Post subject: Re: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Congratulations Tony!!

Best wishes for many fun flying adventures.



Lee Vaughan

N69XS A069

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n7188u

Joined: 15 Nov 2015
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Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:28 am Post subject: Re: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Congratulations!



It only gets better and better from here.



I love the (normal) taildragger configuration.



Chris

SPURPURA

Joined: 04 Apr 2015
Posts: 67
Location: KAPV

Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2023 4:01 am Post subject: Re: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Hi Tony and congratulations on your first flight. Can you tell us more about the landing gear setup, is that a Berube setup?

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tonyvaccarella

Joined: 10 Sep 2014
Posts: 68
Location: Australia

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Hi - this mainwheel setup came with the partially built kit that came from Georgia USA. Yes its Berube type but I dont know too much about the specs.



So far its working well but it is a little springy so you have to watch our rate of descent went landing otherwise it tends to bounce very easily.

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timothyferriss

Joined: 20 Jun 2023
Posts: 6
Location: USA

Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 12:27 am Post subject: Re: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Your story is a reminder that anything is possible with dedication and a little self-indulgence 

retro bowl

Hitchflight

Joined: 22 Feb 2018
Posts: 92
Location: Derbyshire, England

Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2023 1:42 am Post subject: Re: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

 	  tonyvaccarella wrote: 	
		  Hello all,



Im just hoping you will allow me a little self-indulgence. My Europa XS, after well over 2 decades of building, of which the last nine years were with me, my little girl finally took the sky on her maiden flight. It was a very happy moment for all involved. I posted the event on YouTube for those who might want to have a look.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJuMF7V3PA8



Best regards to all

Tony

Sydney

Australia 	




Fantastic! Brilliant achievement!

trevord

Joined: 10 Jul 2018
Posts: 32
Location: Auckland

Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2023 6:44 am Post subject: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Congratulations Tony,



No video of the landing, are you still stuck up there ?



Regards

Trevor

New Zealand 



ï»¿On 5/12/23, 10:45 PM, "Hitchflight" <owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com on behalf of bobhitchcock(at)icloud.com> wrote:



    

    tonyvaccarella wrote:

    > Hello all,

    > 

    > Im just hoping you will allow me a little self-indulgence. My Europa XS, after well over 2 decades of building, of which the last nine years were with me, my little girl finally took the sky on her maiden flight. It was a very happy moment for all involved. I posted the event on YouTube for those who might want to have a look.

    > 

    > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJuMF7V3PA8

    > 

    > Best regards to all

    > Tony

    > Sydney

    > Australia

    Fantastic! Brilliant achievement!





    Read this topic online here:



    http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=512753#512753

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Trevor

budyerly@msn.com

Joined: 05 Oct 2019
Posts: 282
Location: Florida USA

Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:05 am Post subject: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Tony,

You have earned your PHD in Aircraft Construction.



Well Done,



Bud Yerly

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wdaniell.longport(at)gmai
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:29 am Post subject: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Makes me look like a fast build at 15 years!



Well done



William Daniell

+1 786 878 0246



On Tue, Dec 5, 2023, 10:07 Bud Yerly <budyerly(at)msn.com (budyerly(at)msn.com)> wrote:



[quote]--> Europa-List message posted by: Bud Yerly <budyerly(at)msn.com (budyerly(at)msn.com)>

 

 Tony,

 You have earned your PHD in Aircraft Construction.

 

 Well Done,

 

 Bud Yerly

 

 

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ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz
Guest

Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:25 am Post subject: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Congratulations Tony. Well done. Enjoy the next chapter with the test flying and touring.Cheers, Tim Sent from my iPadTim Ward

12 Waiwetu Street, 

Fendalton, 

Christchurch, 8052

New Zealand.

ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz 

021 0640221

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		  On 5/12/2023, at 10:48â€¯PM, Hitchflight <bobhitchcock(at)icloud.com> wrote:



ï»¿--> Europa-List message posted by: "Hitchflight" <bobhitchcock(at)icloud.com>

tonyvaccarella wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		  Hello all,



Im just hoping you will allow me a little self-indulgence. My Europa XS, after well over 2 decades of building, of which the last nine years were with me, my little girl finally took the sky on her maiden flight. It was a very happy moment for all involved. I posted the event on YouTube for those who might want to have a look.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJuMF7V3PA8



Best regards to all

Tony

Sydney

Australia

	




Fantastic! Brilliant achievement!





Read this topic online here:



http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=512753#512753





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Area-51

Joined: 03 May 2021
Posts: 372

Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2023 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: Maiden flight of Europa XS - serial number A011

Hi Tony; planning to fly 181 down coast before christmas. Wanting to know if there is pump gas available at or near to The Oaks field? Might there be any hangar space available at the field to rent for five or so days? Cheers, 51

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