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josok-e(at)ukolo.fi Guest
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:13 am Post subject: First flight |
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Today, at the hands of Ivan Shaw the Northernmost built and based Europa XS kit 600 OH-XJO took the air.
It flies great, ball in the middle, no hands on the controls, no tabs. Far better then i expected and i am still baffled. Temperatures are a bit high on the Dynon, but it's probably one of the sensors, since the engine does not feel hot.
For the records: It's a XS monowheel, with a Rotax 914ULS, Woodcomp SR 3000, Smart Avionics CSG-1/G cs controller, Dynon 180, 2 generators, 2 batteries, 409 kg or 901 pounds on the scale. Built started end October 2003, and i counted about 2300 hours on the job, including some 40 hours for the upholsterer fitting the Europa interior kit, 250 hours for the filler and sander, and 90 hours for the painters.
My thanks go out to all who have helped with good advice, moral support, hands on work, or just good criticism. The list of names is too long to mention, and i would risk forgetting somebody, but i can't go around without mentioning Raimo Toivio who advised to buy a plane if flying was the objective, William Mills and Dave Buzz, accompanied by Paul Sweeting and Graham Singleton, who flew all the way up here to boost the build, Andy and Nev, John and Roger wit h good advice and the right articles at the right time.
Regards,
Jos Okhuijsen
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:58 am Post subject: First flight |
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A very big congratulations Jos and thanks for your many thoughtful
contributions to this forum.
Enjoy the midnight sun from 10,000 feet with many happy landings,
Fred
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Today, at the hands of Ivan Shaw the Northernmost built and based
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Brian Davies
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:39 am Post subject: First flight |
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Fantastic news, Jos,
Thanks for all the detail for the database.
I wish you many hours of happy and safe flying.
Best regards
Brian Davies
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sidsel.svein(at)oslo.onli Guest
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:42 am Post subject: First flight |
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Jos,
Congratulations - and welcome to the Nordic flying Europa population!
Enjoy!
Best regards,
Svein
LN-SKJ
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alan(at)kestrel-insurance Guest
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:00 am Post subject: First flight |
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Congratulations Jos. I'm sure you will have many happy years flying her.
Alan
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steven.pitt2(at)ntlworld. Guest
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:06 am Post subject: First flight |
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Well done Jos -delighted to hear your news. Was it more difficult building
the plane than fitting doors in Florida (private joke!).
Dave B was trying to get me to fly to Finland this year to see you but
weather and accidents caused a no show. Here's to the future.
Regards
Steve Pitt
G-SMDH
PS I would be very interested to hear how you get on with the Woodcomp and
controller.
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raimo.toivio(at)rwm-syste Guest
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:18 pm Post subject: First flight |
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Great Jos - warmest congratulations!
Now there are two Europas flying fast in the Northernmost sky.
Letīs formulate a squadron of two Finnish Europas
(both are Monos of course just for creating some extra testosteron).
I hardly can wait some formation flying with two OH-registered Europas.
Letīs keep our Europas in one piece (when flying).
You are living just now through one of the most thrilling moment in manīs
life.
You deserve it - you are worth of it. I will tell below a little story of
Jos w my eyes.
He called me about 5 years ago and asked if he can come and visit my
project.
After some weeks he called me and he was here in Lempaala.
In my workshop he decided "I am going to build an Europa".
After some months he called me he has picked up whole kit from England by
car.
After some some months he called me he has completed his flying licence in
Florida.
After some months he called me he has converted it to the Finnish version.
His building speed has been breathtaking and it inspired also me to complete
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rest 90% after 90% was already done. Thank You.
Raimo
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Europa Mono, 16 hrs and 68 landings so far and feels very good
Cessna C172, forced landing to the forest in EFRU 2/7/2007 but I was very
lucky
Beech C18, standing quietly and waiting for some mercy
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grahamsingleton(at)btinte Guest
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:28 pm Post subject: First flight |
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Brilliant Jos!
give Ivan and Judith my regards and tell him to be gentle with you when
he checks you out! Be wise to check for crud in the fuel filter more
than once too.
Graham
btw tell Judith to be gentle with him! We need him.
josok wrote:
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Today, at the hands of Ivan Shaw the Northernmost built and based Europa XS kit 600 OH-XJO took the air.
It flies great, ball in the middle, no hands on the controls, no tabs. Far better then i expected and i am still baffled.
Jos Okhuijsen
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grahamsingleton(at)btinte Guest
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:46 pm Post subject: First flight |
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Raimo
You are right, Jos is a man in a m,illion. I can listen to him for
hours. Once I can get him talking!
I am pleased the 172 didn't bite you! Another example that trees can be
better than rocks perhaps?
Graham
Raimo Toivio wrote:
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Europa Mono, 16 hrs and 68 landings so far and feels very good
Cessna C172, forced landing to the forest in EFRU 2/7/2007 but I was
very lucky
Beech C18, standing quietly and waiting for some mercy
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neveyre(at)aol.com Guest
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject: First flight |
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Hey Jos, you Finnish ? !
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s.vestuti(at)virgin.net Guest
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Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 12:45 am Post subject: First flight |
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Well Done & Congratulations Jos,
seeing it lift for the first time is an exdrordinary feeling,
steve vestuti G-CEBV #573
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josok-e(at)ukolo.fi Guest
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Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 12:58 pm Post subject: First flight |
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Thanks to all for the very good wishes. It feels very good to see there are so many friends out there. Today was the ruff day. Ivan pulled a few stunts, pulled harder on the plane then i thought would be possible, and since everything is still in place, i am convinced that the bird will stay in one piece whatever load you put on it. There is a nice buffet before every possible stall. To stall this bird unnoticed is impossible. Altogether, a good day, very relaxing to know that the bird is as safe as can be. Now still work to be done to be a safe pilot.
Regards,
Jos Okhuijsen
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karelvranken(at)hotmail.c Guest
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:01 pm Post subject: First flight |
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Congratulations Jos. Suomi is becoming a great "Europa" nation. We also may
thank you for your valuable contribution during your building.
Happy landings!
Karel Vranken, # 447 F-PKRL now 60 hours of joy.
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josok-e(at)ukolo.fi Guest
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 12:37 pm Post subject: First flight |
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Hi All
The promised pictures are at http://www.europaowners.org
gallery and the flying Europa's album, under the call sign OH-XJO
We did also some A2A, and my first formation flying (in the photo ship)
The one i like best is across the final for 22.
Kind Regards,
Jos Okhuijsen
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