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Dave Miller

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 51

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:56 am Post subject: First Flight, C-FBZI

My long term project finally took to the air on 16-04-2006 at London, 

Ontario, CYXU.



Chris Staines did the test flight, his third to date. The plane flew 

straight and true, but with rather more leisurely performance than his 914 

Mono.

Chris also provided lots of advice, encouragement and assistance which 

helped immensely in the completion of the build.

The flight was short, due to a non functioning transponder, and the 

necessity of maintaining amicable relations with the tower controllers. 

Later when checking for the problem, I found that I had not re-connected 

the antenna cable, the last time that I'd taken off the panel..... I 

really could write a book on how to double your building time.



Kit A061 is a tri-gear, foam wings, XS fuselage, 912S with Woodcomp C/S 

prop. With the speed kit installed, cabin heat, vacuum system with steam 

gauges, fire ext, first aid kit and ELT weighed in at 898lbs.



Dave

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topglock(at)cox.net
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 6:45 am Post subject: First Flight, C-FBZI

Congatulations, Dave.  I know you're thrilled.  How long did the build take?



Jeff - Baby Blue

164 hours



Dave_Miller(at)avivacanada.com wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   

 

 My long term project finally took to the air on 16-04-2006 at London, 

 Ontario, CYXU.

 

 Chris Staines did the test flight, his third to date. The plane flew 

 straight and true, but with rather more leisurely performance than his 914 

 Mono.

 Chris also provided lots of advice, encouragement and assistance which 

 helped immensely in the completion of the build.

 The flight was short, due to a non functioning transponder, and the 

 necessity of maintaining amicable relations with the tower controllers. 

 Later when checking for the problem, I found that I had not re-connected 

 the antenna cable, the last time that I'd taken off the panel..... I 

 really could write a book on how to double your building time.

 

 Kit A061 is a tri-gear, foam wings, XS fuselage, 912S with Woodcomp C/S 

 prop. With the speed kit installed, cabin heat, vacuum system with steam 

 gauges, fire ext, first aid kit and ELT weighed in at 898lbs.

 

 Dave

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

 

 

 

 

 


	




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Dave Miller

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 51

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:28 am Post subject: First Flight, C-FBZI

Thanks Jeff,



8 rather inefficient years on my part, then a wait since last September, 

first for Transport Canada approval on the Skydrive carb heat, then for 

the weather.

If I could get a fraction of your hours in this year, I'd be a happy man.



Dave 





Jeff B <topglock(at)cox.net>

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Congatulations, Dave.  I know you're thrilled.  How long did the build 

take?



Jeff - Baby Blue

164 hours



Dave_Miller(at)avivacanada.com wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   

 

 My long term project finally took to the air on 16-04-2006 at London, 

 Ontario, CYXU.

 

 Chris Staines did the test flight, his third to date. The plane flew 

 straight and true, but with rather more leisurely performance than his 

914 
	


 	  Quote: 	
		   Mono.

 Chris also provided lots of advice, encouragement and assistance which 

 helped immensely in the completion of the build.

 The flight was short, due to a non functioning transponder, and the 

 necessity of maintaining amicable relations with the tower controllers. 

 Later when checking for the problem, I found that I had not re-connected 


	


 	  Quote: 	
		   the antenna cable, the last time that I'd taken off the panel..... I 

 really could write a book on how to double your building time.

 

 Kit A061 is a tri-gear, foam wings, XS fuselage, 912S with Woodcomp C/S 

 prop. With the speed kit installed, cabin heat, vacuum system with steam 


	


 	  Quote: 	
		   gauges, fire ext, first aid kit and ELT weighed in at 898lbs.

 

 Dave

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


	




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jeff(at)rmmm.net
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 8:03 am Post subject: First Flight, C-FBZI

Congratulations Dave!

I know what you mean about that panel in and out thing. I'll be 

removing mine again for some changes soon. I also know what you mean on 

that time thing. I spent most of my time doing things twice then 

wanting to do them again. Let me know if you write that book I could 

indeed contribute!

Now that it's flying get ready to experience the best time of your 

life! The Europa is a great flying plane and I have been surprised how 

easy and many different ways you can land it. Be proud and show it off! 

You deserve it!

Best Regards,

Jeff R.

Gold Rush - Flying Off the 40

On Apr 17, 2006, at 7:48 AM, Dave_Miller(at)avivacanada.com wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   



 My long term project finally took to the air on 16-04-2006 at London,

 Ontario, CYXU.



 Chris Staines did the test flight, his third to date. The plane flew

 straight and true, but with rather more leisurely performance than his 

 914

 Mono.

 Chris also provided lots of advice, encouragement and assistance which

 helped immensely in the completion of the build.

 The flight was short, due to a non functioning transponder, and the

 necessity of maintaining amicable relations with the tower controllers.

 Later when checking for the problem, I found that I had not 

 re-connected

 the antenna cable, the last time that I'd taken off the panel..... I

 really could write a book on how to double your building time.



 Kit A061 is a tri-gear, foam wings, XS fuselage, 912S with Woodcomp C/S

 prop. With the speed kit installed, cabin heat, vacuum system with 

 steam

 gauges, fire ext, first aid kit and ELT weighed in at 898lbs.



 Dave

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topglock(at)cox.net
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 8:14 am Post subject: First Flight, C-FBZI

All it takes is to go fly... 



Jeff



Dave_Miller(at)avivacanada.com wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   If I could get a fraction of your hours in this year, I'd be a happy man.

 

 Dave 


	




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kheindl(at)msn.com
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 11:19 am Post subject: First Flight, C-FBZI

Hi Dave,



I figured he'd do it this weekend. CONGRATULATIONS !!!

You must be very relieved and happy after such a long time. You are number 3 

in Ontario. I hope Chris can give it a good checkout in the next few days 

and maybe check you out from the left seat ?



Happy flying,



Karl





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		  From: Dave_Miller(at)avivacanada.com

Reply-To: europa-list(at)matronics.com

To: europa-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: First Flight, C-FBZI

Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:48:35 -0400






My long term project finally took to the air on 16-04-2006 at London,

Ontario, CYXU.



Chris Staines did the test flight, his third to date. The plane flew

straight and true, but with rather more leisurely performance than his 914

Mono.

Chris also provided lots of advice, encouragement and assistance which

helped immensely in the completion of the build.

The flight was short, due to a non functioning transponder, and the

necessity of maintaining amicable relations with the tower controllers.

Later when checking for the problem, I found that I had not re-connected

the antenna cable, the last time that I'd taken off the panel..... I

really could write a book on how to double your building time.



Kit A061 is a tri-gear, foam wings, XS fuselage, 912S with Woodcomp C/S

prop. With the speed kit installed, cabin heat, vacuum system with steam

gauges, fire ext, first aid kit and ELT weighed in at 898lbs.



Dave

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Dave Miller

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 51

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 11:50 am Post subject: First Flight, C-FBZI

Hi Karl,



Yes, that's the plan.

With Chris flying, the hull insurance is in place. I've got to get 10 

hours with him before the hull cover kicks in for me.

Provided Chris is willing, it's an option I will take. Will keep you 

posted on progress.



Dave 





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Hi Dave,



I figured he'd do it this weekend. CONGRATULATIONS !!!

You must be very relieved and happy after such a long time. You are number 

3 

in Ontario. I hope Chris can give it a good checkout in the next few days 

and maybe check you out from the left seat ?



Happy flying,



Karl





 	  Quote: 	
		  From: Dave_Miller(at)avivacanada.com

Reply-To: europa-list(at)matronics.com

To: europa-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: First Flight, C-FBZI

Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:48:35 -0400






My long term project finally took to the air on 16-04-2006 at London,

Ontario, CYXU.



Chris Staines did the test flight, his third to date. The plane flew

straight and true, but with rather more leisurely performance than his 

914
	


 	  Quote: 	
		  Mono.

Chris also provided lots of advice, encouragement and assistance which

helped immensely in the completion of the build.

The flight was short, due to a non functioning transponder, and the

necessity of maintaining amicable relations with the tower controllers.

Later when checking for the problem, I found that I had not re-connected

the antenna cable, the last time that I'd taken off the panel..... I

really could write a book on how to double your building time.



Kit A061 is a tri-gear, foam wings, XS fuselage, 912S with Woodcomp C/S

prop. With the speed kit installed, cabin heat, vacuum system with steam

gauges, fire ext, first aid kit and ELT weighed in at 898lbs.



Dave

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peter(at)us-eurolink.co.u
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 1:44 pm Post subject: First Flight, C-FBZI

Well done Dave, hope you got some pictures, would be delightedcto show them

in EF magazine!



Kind regards

Peter Grant - G-OGAN TriGear 912S Airmaster

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Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:25 am Post subject: First Flight, C-FBZI

At 2006-04-17 08:48 -0400 Dave_Miller(at)avivacanada.com wrote:



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		  My long term project finally took to the air


	


Dave - probably not as long-term as some! Congratulations on getting 

it into the air, and many happy landings in the future.



regards



Rowland

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