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Troy Maynor

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 162

Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 1:45 pm Post subject: Left the Nest Today

Hello Friends and Fellow Aviators,

  

  Today at 1145 EDT, at KAVL (Asheville, NC,  USA), Europa N120EU broke the surly bonds of Earth and lept into the air on it's  maiden voyage. Well, actually the voyage was just orbiting the airport but she  did so very well. I was amazed at the short take off, maybe 500 ft someone said.  I don't know, I was too busy. I climbed to 5000 ft and the temps and pressures  were well with the limits for the whole flight which lasted 35 minutes. I did  some manuevers and stalls. No drama except for a left wing drop deep into  the stall in dirty configuration. Mostly just mushed.  I need a rudder  trim tab, need to tighten the tail wheel cables, and recheck the weight and  balance. (I needed a bit too much nose down trim for straight and level.)   But all in all I am very happy. It went well today. I was worried about  the weather. The wind had picked up from earlier in the week, but I couldn't  take off work. Turns out that winds were at just 6-10 knots almost straight down  the runway. 

 For the records: It is kit number UK 120, weighed  in at 850 lbs, Rotax 912S. Build hours were in excess of 4000, (a lot of mods,  plus I'm slow). So now to debug it and enjoy it at long last. 

 I want to thank each and everyone that has  contributed ideas, helped solve problems and encouraged me to keep on keeping on  during the long journey of building. It feels great to be up there pushing that  stick around and have her respond so gracefully. That's it! Her name will be  Grace...after my mom. See yall,

  

 Troy Maynor

 Europa Monowheel Classic

 Flying

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grahamsingleton(at)btinte
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Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 2:59 pm Post subject: Left the Nest Today

Troy

well done, I remember meeting you all those years ago at SnF. Take it steady and stay within your limits particularly weather ( I'm sure you will)

Did you fit the wider tailwheel drive horn? Recommended as well as the tighter spring tension

Graham

still learning French, gotta learn something useful {



From: Troy Maynor <wingnut54(at)charter.net>

To: europa-list(at)matronics.com

Sent: Saturday, 3 April, 2010  22:43:27

Subject: Europa-List: Left the Nest Today



         

 Hello Friends and Fellow Aviators,

  

  Today at 1145 EDT, at KAVL (Asheville, NC,  USA), Europa N120EU broke the surly bonds of Earth and lept into the air on it's  maiden voyage. Well, actually the voyage was just orbiting the airport but she  did so very well. I was amazed at the short take off, maybe 500 ft someone said.  I don't know, I was too busy. I climbed to 5000 ft and the temps and pressures  were well with the limits for the whole flight which lasted 35 minutes. I did  some manuevers and stalls. No drama except for a left wing drop deep into  the stall in dirty configuration. Mostly just mushed.  I need a rudder  trim tab, need to tighten the tail wheel cables, and recheck the weight and  balance. (I needed a bit too much nose down trim for straight and level.)   But all in all I am very happy. It went well today. I was worried about  the weather. The wind had picked up from earlier in the week, but I couldn't  take off work. Turns out that winds were at just 6-10 knots almost straight down  the runway. 

 For the records: It is kit number UK 120, weighed  in at 850 lbs, Rotax 912S. Build hours were in excess of 4000, (a lot of mods,  plus I'm slow). So now to debug it and enjoy it at long last. 

 I want to thank each and everyone that has  contributed ideas, helped solve problems and encouraged me to keep on keeping on  during the long journey of building. It feels great to be up there pushing that  stick around and have her respond so gracefully. That's it! Her name will be  Grace...after my mom. See yall,

  

 Troy Maynor

 Europa Monowheel Classic

 Flying

topglock(at)cox.net
Guest

Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 3:42 pm Post subject: Left the Nest Today

Great news, Troy!  You've got a week to fly off your forty so you can 

fly it to SNF... 



Jeff - Baby Blue...



On 4/3/2010 4:43 PM, Troy Maynor wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   Hello Friends and Fellow Aviators,

 Today at 1145 EDT, at KAVL (Asheville, NC, USA), Europa N120EU broke the

 surly bonds of Earth and lept into the air on it's maiden voyage. Well,

 actually the voyage was just orbiting the airport but she did so very

 well. I was amazed at the short take off, maybe 500 ft someone said. I

 don't know, I was too busy. I climbed to 5000 ft and the temps and

 pressures were well with the limits for the whole flight which lasted 35

 minutes. I did some manuevers and stalls. No drama except for a left

 wing drop deep into the stall in dirty configuration. Mostly just

 mushed. I need a rudder trim tab, need to tighten the tail wheel cables,

 and recheck the weight and balance. (I needed a bit too much nose down

 trim for straight and level.) But all in all I am very happy. It went

 well today. I was worried about the weather. The wind had picked up from

 earlier in the week, but I couldn't take off work. Turns out that winds

 were at just 6-10 knots almost straight down the runway.

 For the records: It is kit number UK 120, weighed in at 850 lbs, Rotax

 912S. Build hours were in excess of 4000, (a lot of mods, plus I'm

 slow). So now to debug it and enjoy it at long last.

 I want to thank each and everyone that has contributed ideas, helped

 solve problems and encouraged me to keep on keeping on during the long

 journey of building. It feels great to be up there pushing that stick

 around and have her respond so gracefully. That's it! Her name will be

 Grace...after my mom. See yall,

 Troy Maynor

 Europa Monowheel Classic

 Flying





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kevann(at)gotsky.com
Guest

Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 4:09 pm Post subject: Left the Nest Today

Atta Boy Troy! Now the fun begins. What am awesome  little plane...

  

 Kevin

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rlborger(at)mac.com
Guest

Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 5:28 pm Post subject: Left the Nest Today

Troy,



CONGRATULATIONS on a job well done!  Looking forward to seeing you at KOSH one of these days.



 Bob Borger

Europa Kit #A221 N914XL, XS Mono, Intercooled 914, Airmaster C/S

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 Apr 3, 2010, at 16:43, Troy Maynor wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   

Hello Friends and Fellow Aviators,

 

 Today at 1145 EDT, at KAVL (Asheville, NC, USA), Europa N120EU broke the surly bonds of Earth and lept into the air on it's maiden voyage. Well, actually the voyage was just orbiting the airport but she did so very well. I was amazed at the short take off, maybe 500 ft someone said. I don't know, I was too busy. I climbed to 5000 ft and the temps and pressures were well with the limits for the whole flight which lasted 35 minutes. I did some manuevers and stalls. No drama except for a left wing drop deep into the stall in dirty configuration. Mostly just mushed.  I need a rudder trim tab, need to tighten the tail wheel cables, and recheck the weight and balance. (I needed a bit too much nose down trim for straight and level.)  But all in all I am very happy. It went well today. I was worried about the weather. The wind had picked up from earlier in the week, but I couldn't take off work. Turns out that winds were at just 6-10 knots almost straight down the runway.

For the records: It is kit number UK 120, weighed in at 850 lbs, Rotax 912S. Build hours were in excess of 4000, (a lot of mods, plus I'm slow). So now to debug it and enjoy it at long last.

I want to thank each and everyone that has contributed ideas, helped solve problems and encouraged me to keep on keeping on during the long journey of building. It feels great to be up there pushing that stick around and have her respond so gracefully. That's it! Her name will be Grace...after my mom. See yall,

 

Troy Maynor

Europa Monowheel Classic

Flying

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Jeff(at)rmmm.net
Guest

Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 8:24 pm Post subject: Left the Nest Today

Troy,This is the best news. I know how hard you've worked, dreamed and planed. Just get use to flying her. Get comfortable under most conditions and we'll see ya soon. She looks great with air under her. 



 Jeff R.  N128LJ Gold Rush



 

  

On Apr 3, 2010, at 4:43 PM, Troy Maynor wrote:

[quote] 

Hello Friends and Fellow Aviators,

 

 Today at 1145 EDT, at KAVL (Asheville, NC, USA), Europa N120EU broke the surly bonds of Earth and lept into the air on it's maiden voyage. Well, actually the voyage was just orbiting the airport but she did so very well. I was amazed at the short take off, maybe 500 ft someone said. I don't know, I was too busy. I climbed to 5000 ft and the temps and pressures were well with the limits for the whole flight which lasted 35 minutes. I did some manuevers and stalls. No drama except for a left wing drop deep into the stall in dirty configuration. Mostly just mushed.  I need a rudder trim tab, need to tighten the tail wheel cables, and recheck the weight and balance. (I needed a bit too much nose down trim for straight and level.)  But all in all I am very happy. It went well today. I was worried about the weather. The wind had picked up from earlier in the week, but I couldn't take off work. Turns out that winds were at just 6-10 knots almost straight down the runway.

For the records: It is kit number UK 120, weighed in at 850 lbs, Rotax 912S. Build hours were in excess of 4000, (a lot of mods, plus I'm slow). So now to debug it and enjoy it at long last.

I want to thank each and everyone that has contributed ideas, helped solve problems and encouraged me to keep on keeping on during the long journey of building. It feels great to be up there pushing that stick around and have her respond so gracefully. That's it! Her name will be Grace...after my mom. See yall,

 

Troy Maynor

Europa Monowheel Classic

Flying

<DSC00448.JPG>

[b]

hurstkr(at)redzone.com.au
Guest

Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 8:48 pm Post subject: Left the Nest Today

Congratulations and all the best from Oz  Troy.  The photo would indicate that Grace just couldn't wait to get  up there!  Oh, what a feeling!

  

 Cheers

 Kingsley

  

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erichdtrombley(at)juno.co
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Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 12:49 am Post subject: Left the Nest Today

Troy,



Congratulations!  I so happy that you got your bird in the air. It is a great feeling.  Enjoy!!!!!



Erich Trombley

N28ET Classic Mono 914



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Ivor Phillips

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

Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 12:51 am Post subject: Left the Nest Today

congratulations on completing the build and successful first flight, It only gets better from now on, I wish you many years of great flying,



regards

Ivor

G-IVER

---- Troy Maynor <wingnut54(at)charter.net> wrote: 

 	  Quote: 	
		   

 Hello Friends and Fellow Aviators,

 

  Today at 1145 EDT, at KAVL (Asheville, NC, USA), Europa N120EU broke the surly bonds of Earth and lept into the air on it's maiden voyage. Well, actually the voyage was just orbiting the airport but she did so very well. I was amazed at the short take off, maybe 500 ft someone said. I don't know, I was too busy. I climbed to 5000 ft and the temps and pressures were well with the limits for the whole flight which lasted 35 minutes. I did some manuevers and stalls. No drama except for a left wing drop deep into the stall in dirty configuration. Mostly just mushed.  I need a rudder trim tab, need to tighten the tail wheel cables, and recheck the weight and balance. (I needed a bit too much nose down trim for straight and level.)  But all in all I am very happy. It went well today. I was worried about the weather. The wind had picked up from earlier in the week, but I couldn't take off work. Turns out that winds were at just 6-10 knots almost straight down the runway. 

 For the records: It is kit number UK 120, weighed in at 850 lbs, Rotax 912S. Build hours were in excess of 4000, (a lot of mods, plus I'm slow). So now to debug it and enjoy it at long last. 

 I want to thank each and everyone that has contributed ideas, helped solve problems and encouraged me to keep on keeping on during the long journey of building. It feels great to be up there pushing that stick around and have her respond so gracefully. That's it! Her name will be Grace...after my mom. See yall,

 

 Troy Maynor

 Europa Monowheel Classic

 Flying

frans(at)privatepilots.nl
Guest

Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 3:16 am Post subject: Left the Nest Today

 	  Quote: 	
		    Today at 1145 EDT, at KAVL (Asheville, NC, USA), Europa N120EU broke

 the surly bonds of Earth and lept into the air on it's maiden voyage.


	


Congratulations! Looks like a fantastic airplane.  Well done!



BTW, I hope I will be next! Can be any day now.



Frans

Brian Davies

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 124
Location: uk

Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 3:47 am Post subject: Left the Nest Today

Congratulations Troy,

  

 Even more special as you were able to do the first  flight.  I have updated the records.  Welcome to the world of Europa  Flyers.

  

 Best regards

  

 Brian Davies

 The Europa Club, membership sec.



   From: owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Troy  Maynor

Sent: 03 April 2010 22:43

To:  europa-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Left the Nest  Today

 

  

 Hello Friends and Fellow Aviators,

  

  Today at 1145 EDT, at KAVL (Asheville, NC,  USA), Europa N120EU broke the surly bonds of Earth and lept into the air on it's  maiden voyage. Well, actually the voyage was just orbiting the airport but she  did so very well. I was amazed at the short take off, maybe 500 ft someone said.  I don't know, I was too busy. I climbed to 5000 ft and the temps and pressures  were well with the limits for the whole flight which lasted 35 minutes. I did  some manuevers and stalls. No drama except for a left wing drop deep into  the stall in dirty configuration. Mostly just mushed.  I need a rudder  trim tab, need to tighten the tail wheel cables, and recheck the weight and  balance. (I needed a bit too much nose down trim for straight and level.)   But all in all I am very happy. It went well today. I was worried about  the weather. The wind had picked up from earlier in the week, but I couldn't  take off work. Turns out that winds were at just 6-10 knots almost straight down  the runway. 

 For the records: It is kit number UK 120, weighed  in at 850 lbs, Rotax 912S. Build hours were in excess of 4000, (a lot of mods,  plus I'm slow). So now to debug it and enjoy it at long last. 

 I want to thank each and everyone that has  contributed ideas, helped solve problems and encouraged me to keep on keeping on  during the long journey of building. It feels great to be up there pushing that  stick around and have her respond so gracefully. That's it! Her name will be  Grace...after my mom. See yall,

  

 Troy Maynor

 Europa Monowheel Classic

 Flying

   [quote][b]

m.grass(at)comcast.net
Guest

Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 5:53 am Post subject: Left the Nest Today

Troy,

  

 Congratulations, also Sunland Fun might be to  aggressive but you might be able to trade in your car ride for an airplane ride  to Rough River this year.

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acrojim7534(at)YAHOO.COM
Guest

Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 2:37 pm Post subject: Left the Nest Today

Troy

  

 Having lived in Spruce Pine back in the 70's, Augustene and I knew something good was going to happen in Western North Carolina...Soon.

  

 Then we saw the notice that you had "your first flight" !!!!!! Made our day....Your day in the sunshine is here... It just keeps getting better...All the hard work, weekend's working on a pile of fiberglass. the doubt that this thing is never going to be finished. Well that is now in the past..

  

 "Grace is going to be calling every day, that its VFR, lets go flying...You have taken on a powerful mistress which cannot be ignored.....

  

 HAVE FUN !!!!!!!!!!

  

 Jim and Augustene

 

 

 

   From: Troy Maynor <wingnut54(at)charter.net>

To: europa-list(at)matronics.com

Sent: Sat, April 3, 2010 5:43:27 PM

Subject: Left the Nest Today



    

 Hello Friends and Fellow Aviators,

  

  Today at 1145 EDT, at KAVL (Asheville, NC, USA), Europa N120EU broke the surly bonds of Earth and lept into the air on it's maiden voyage. Well, actually the voyage was just orbiting the airport but she did so very well. I was amazed at the short take off, maybe 500 ft someone said. I don't know, I was too busy. I climbed to 5000 ft and the temps and pressures were well with the limits for the whole flight which lasted 35 minutes. I did some manuevers and stalls. No drama except for a left wing drop deep into the stall in dirty configuration. Mostly just mushed.  I need a rudder trim tab, need to tighten the tail wheel cables, and recheck the weight and balance. (I needed a bit too much nose down trim for straight and level.)  But all in all I am very happy. It went well today. I was worried about the weather. The wind had picked up from earlier in the week, but I couldn't take off work. Turns out  that winds were at just 6-10 knots almost straight down the runway. 

 For the records: It is kit number UK 120, weighed in at 850 lbs, Rotax 912S. Build hours were in excess of 4000, (a lot of mods, plus I'm slow). So now to debug it and enjoy it at long last. 

 I want to thank each and everyone that has contributed ideas, helped solve problems and encouraged me to keep on keeping on during the long journey of building. It feels great to be up there pushing that stick around and have her respond so gracefully. That's it! Her name will be Grace...after my mom. See yall,

  

 Troy Maynor

 Europa Monowheel Classic

 Flying





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ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz
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Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 7:04 pm Post subject: Left the Nest Today

Troy,

 Great news. Nice to see another Classic in the air.  looks very gracious. Well done from New Zealand.

 Tim

 Tim Ward

12 Waiwetu  Street'

Fendalton,

Christchurch.

NEW ZEALAND

  

 Ph. 64 3 3515166

Mob 021   0640221

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

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h&jeuropa

Joined: 07 Nov 2006
Posts: 645

Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:20 am Post subject: Re: Left the Nest Today

Hi Troy,



Congratulations!!  Happy to see you in the air.



Jim & Heather

raimo.toivio(at)rwm.fi
Guest

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:58 am Post subject: Left the Nest Today

Troy, congratulations!

  

 Isn´t it amazing feeling to understand you are not in a  building phase any more?

  

 Now you have an ever lasting permanent flying status for  N120EU !

  

 When building, it was (mostly) really fun, but first and  always building and building and building and then suddenly almost without  warning flying. That was how I felt it. Now - when thinking backwards - it is  like an unbelieveble dream "did I really build that dream  machine?".

  

 Please be warned: you will soon notice some serious  hangover or even deficiency symptom because of your new welcome  nonbuildermode!

  

 Enjoy!

  

 Raimo from Finland

 OH-XRT Mono #417

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