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john.heykoop(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 2:13 pm Post subject: G-JHKP first flight

I am pleased to announce that Europa XS mono G-JHKP (kit 536) had its first flight at Dunsfold today in the capable hands of Pete Jeffers. Thankfully the flight did not show up any significant problems. The systems used on this short flight all worked, and the stall was benign. "She is a good one" was Pete's verdict.

 



G-JHKP is powered by a Rotax 912S and has an Airmaster constant speed propeller. Empty weight is 864lbs. Build hours add up to a staggering 3600 hours, spread over nine years. The aircraft was painted by Murray Flint, who did a great job (see the attached pictures).

 



I would like to thank my inspector, Ron Speer, for the support he has given me over the past nine years. I would also like to thank Brian Davies for helping me to get the plane up to a standard where it was ready for its final inspection.

 



John Heykoop

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rlborger(at)mac.com
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Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 2:39 pm Post subject: G-JHKP first flight

John,



Congratulations on the first flight of our beautiful aircraft!



Bob Borger

Europa Kit #A221 N914XL, XS Tri-Gear, Intercooled 914, Airmaster C/S Prop

http://www.europaowners.org/forums/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=60232

http://www.biplaneforumgallery.com/index.php?cat=10046

Europa Flying!

3705 Lynchburg Dr.

Corinth, TX  76208

Home:  940-497-2123

Cel:  817-992-1117

On Nov 29, 2010, at 16:10, John Heykoop wrote:



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 I am pleased to announce that Europa XS mono G-JHKP (kit 536) had its first flight at Dunsfold today in the capable hands of Pete Jeffers. Thankfully the flight did not show up any significant problems. The systems used on this short flight all worked, and the stall was benign. "She is a good one" was Pete's verdict.

 

 G-JHKP is powered by a Rotax 912S and has an Airmaster constant speed propeller. Empty weight is 864lbs. Build hours add up to a staggering 3600 hours, spread over nine years. The aircraft was painted by Murray Flint, who did a great job (see the attached pictures).

 

 I would like to thank my inspector, Ron Speer, for the support he has given me over the past nine years. I would also like to thank Brian Davies for helping me to get the plane up to a standard where it was ready for its final inspection.

 

 John Heykoop

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jimpuglise(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 3:04 pm Post subject: G-JHKP first flight

Flies well AND only 864 lbs.  WOW! we should all be so fortunate.  Well done and congratulations.   

  

Jim Puglise A-283 

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fklein(at)orcasonline.com
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Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 3:07 pm Post subject: G-JHKP first flight

On Nov 29, 2010, at 2:10 PM, John Heykoop wrote:



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		   I am pleased to announce that Europa XS mono G-JHKP (kit 536) had  

 its first flight at Dunsfold today


	


Beautiful ship John...Congratulations...Fred

ptag.dev(at)tiscali.co.uk
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Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 3:35 pm Post subject: G-JHKP first flight

Well done John looks great.  

You did well not to find snow, we have plenty c/w thunder tonight  both of which you are welcome to!  

Regards  

Bob H G-PTAG   

   

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grahamsingleton(at)btinte
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Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 3:36 pm Post subject: G-JHKP first flight

John

congratulations, very pleased to hear you have arrived, not the longest build either by several years!

Graham

From: John Heykoop <john.heykoop(at)gmail.com>

To: europa-list(at)matronics.com

Sent: Monday, 29 November, 2010 22:10:11

Subject: G-JHKP first flight

I am pleased to announce that Europa XS mono G-JHKP (kit 536) had its first flight at  Dunsfold today in the capable hands of Pete Jeffers. Thankfully the flight did not show up any significant problems. The systems used on this short flight all worked, and the stall was benign. "She is a good one" was Pete's verdict.

G-JHKP is powered by a Rotax 912S and has an Airmaster constant speed propeller. Empty weight is 864lbs. Build hours add up to a staggering 3600 hours, spread over nine years. The aircraft was painted by Murray Flint, who did a great job (see the attached pictures).

I would like to thank my inspector, Ron Speer, for the support he has given me over the past nine years. I would also like to thank Brian Davies for helping me to get the plane up to a standard where it was ready for its final inspection.

John Heykoop

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wdaniell(at)etb.net.co
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Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 6:24 pm Post subject: G-JHKP first flight

Congratulations!

     Will

     

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Flies well AND only 864 lbs.Â  WOW! we should all be so           fortunate.Â  Well done and congratulations.Â           

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Jim Puglise A-283         

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Ivor Phillips

Joined: 16 Jan 2006
Posts: 253
Location: London UK

Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:10 am Post subject: G-JHKP first flight

Congratulations John she looks beautiful and keeping the weight sensible is a credit to your 

 attention to detail,

  

 best wishes and a job well done!

  

 ivor

 On 30 November 2010 02:17, William Daniell <wdaniell(at)etb.net.co (wdaniell(at)etb.net.co)> wrote:

 [quote] Congratulations!

Will  



On 29-Nov-10 17:59, jimpuglise(at)comcast.net (jimpuglise(at)comcast.net) wrote: 

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Flies well AND only 864 lbs.  WOW! we should all be so fortunate.  Well done and congratulations.   

  

Jim Puglise A-283

 

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kingsnjan(at)westnet.com.
Guest

Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:11 am Post subject: G-JHKP first flight

Sorry John, I asked too soon.  Now I KNOW what  was going on. . . . lovely looking aircraft and I hope you have the thrill of  flying it yourself very soon.

  

 Congratulations from Oz.

  

 Kingsley

  

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budyerly(at)msn.com
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Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:42 am Post subject: G-JHKP first flight

<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]-->  Great Job John,

 The difference between a good airplane and a great airplane is the time and  detail put in by the builder.  

  

 You have done us all proud.

  

  Bud Yerly

 US Europa Dealer

Custom Flight Creations, Inc.

www.customflightcreations.com

(813)  653-4989

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mp.gamble(at)talktalk.net
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Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:30 am Post subject: G-JHKP first flight

A good looking ship. Congratulations John.

Mike

 

 

 



G-JHKP (kit 536) had its first flight at Dunsfold today 



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