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stevenwpitt(at)me.com
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Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 8:38 am Post subject: Europa covers for outside and touring

I am in the market for a new cover for my trigear and the previous supplier (Auto-Trim) is no longer producing covers for the Europa.

I am having trouble getting on to the Cambrai site and there appears little information on the web - I have looked at the Velas site.

What are other owners experiences and what do you use for your own aircraft here in the UK and Europe?

Thanks

Steve Pitt

G-SMDH

Burrilla

Joined: 25 Apr 2015
Posts: 187

Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 9:22 am Post subject: Europa covers for outside and touring

I have a set from http://skycovers.com/



Very well made.

Alan

G-OBJT



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On 18 Apr 2019, at 09:42, Steven Pitt <stevenwpitt(at)me.com (stevenwpitt(at)me.com)> wrote:

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I am in the market for a new cover for my trigear and the previous supplier (Auto-Trim) is no longer producing covers for the Europa.

I am having trouble getting on to the Cambrai site and there appears little information on the web - I have looked at the Velas site.

What are other owners experiences and what do you use for your own aircraft here in the UK and Europe?

Thanks

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alan.twigg775(at)gmail.co
Guest

Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 9:44 am Post subject: Europa covers for outside and touring

I have a set in construction for my Europa, from Vertigo who made a great set for my glider

Alan Twigg

Motorglider ( Long wing variant).

Ready for engine runs

Sent from my iPhone



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		   On 18 Apr 2019, at 09:42, Steven Pitt <stevenwpitt(at)me.com> wrote:

 

 

 

 I am in the market for a new cover for my trigear and the previous supplier (Auto-Trim) is no longer producing covers for the Europa.

 I am having trouble getting on to the Cambrai site and there appears little information on the web - I have looked at the Velas site.

 What are other owners experiences and what do you use for your own aircraft here in the UK and Europe?

 Thanks

 Steve Pitt

 G-SMDH

fireflier

Joined: 24 Jun 2012
Posts: 58

Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:17 am Post subject: Europa covers for outside and touring

Hi 



I purchased my aircraft cover from 



www.coversshop.co.uk 



It is a good quality durable cover



Kind regards

Donald

G-PUPY. 



Sent from my iPhone



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		   On 18 Apr 2019, at 09:42, Steven Pitt <stevenwpitt(at)me.com> wrote:

 

 

 

 I am in the market for a new cover for my trigear and the previous supplier (Auto-Trim) is no longer producing covers for the Europa.

 I am having trouble getting on to the Cambrai site and there appears little information on the web - I have looked at the Velas site.

 What are other owners experiences and what do you use for your own aircraft here in the UK and Europe?

 Thanks

 Steve Pitt

 G-SMDH

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Fireflier

freddythek10(at)gmail.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:41 am Post subject: Europa covers for outside and touring

Steven...I expect delivery today of a cover from Bruceâ€™s Custom Covers (in US)â€¦service has been excellentâ€¦they provide two different standards: one for occasional use, one for long-term usageâ€¦they show a Europa on their website and are familiar w/ type, and can accommodate special conditions (e.g., protrusions of any kind, extension to include VP prop. hubs, etc.). Quality includes lining to protect glazingâ€¦

www.aircraftcovers.com



Will advise if product delivered does not meet my expectations,



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rlborger(at)mac.com
Guest

Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:57 am Post subject: Europa covers for outside and touring

Steven,

I have had one of Bruceâ€™s covers for my Europa XS for over 10 years.  I am very pleased with the quality and the way it protects my aircraft when traveling.  I will attach a photo of my Europa at KSRR (Sierra Blanca/Ruidoso NM) wearing the cover.  I have a cover on order from Bruce's for my Little Toot Sport Biplane as well.



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Blue skies & tailwinds,Bob BorgerEuropa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop.Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP, Hercules Prop.3705 Lynchburg Dr.Corinth, TX  76208-5331Cel: 817-992-1117rlborger(at)mac.com (rlborger(at)mac.com)On Apr 18, 2019, at 1:00 PM, Fred Klein <freddythek10(at)gmail.com (freddythek10(at)gmail.com)> wrote:

Steven...I expect delivery today of a cover from Bruceâ€™s Custom Covers (in US)â€¦service has been excellentâ€¦they provide two different standards: one for occasional use, one for long-term usageâ€¦they show a Europa on their website and are familiar w/ type, and can accommodate special conditions (e.g., protrusions of any kind, extension to include VP prop. hubs, etc.). Quality includes lining to protect glazingâ€¦

www.aircraftcovers.com



Will advise if product delivered does not meet my expectations,



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wdaniell.longport(at)gmai
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Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 12:20 pm Post subject: Europa covers for outside and touring

Yes as it happens I bought one of the touring covers and I agree with Fred

- nicely made

William Daniell

LONGPORT

On Thu, Apr 18, 2019 at 2:43 PM Fred Klein <freddythek10(at)gmail.com> wrote:



[quote] Steven...I expect delivery today of a cover from Bruceâ€™s Custom Covers (in

 US)â€¦service has been excellentâ€¦they provide two different standards: one

 for occasional use, one for long-term usageâ€¦they show a Europa on their

 website and are familiar w/ type, and can accommodate special conditions

 (e.g., protrusions of any kind, extension to include VP prop. hubs, etc.)

graeme bird

Joined: 15 Jul 2010
Posts: 434

Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:36 pm Post subject: Re: Europa covers for outside and touring

I made a pattern with brown paper, brought some fabric from IKEA, cut out the strips and pinned them and then got the Mrs to 'run them up' and sew on some webbing. Not waterproof but keeps the hangar dust and spider droppings out and sun and people when parked somewhere for the day. Still have the paper pattern.

'Cheap skate' maybe.

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kit4 (Wagstaff) TBD
Kit3 G-CLXU (Gregory) mono 914 xs Woodcomp
Kit2 G-PATS - (kesterton) Mono Classic 912 warpdrive
Kit 1 G-UMPY - Mono Classic/XS 912S, Woodcomp G(@)gdbmk.co.uk

JohnFrance

Joined: 17 Sep 2014
Posts: 79
Location: Grenoble France

Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 12:11 am Post subject: Re: Europa covers for outside and touring

Hi Steven,

I had a cockpit cover made by Sky4covers in the UK. It goes back far enough to cover the fuel filler which is a useful feature. Besides that itâ€™s sturdy, well made, they will accommodate antennas and other protrusions. 

Finally they offer a choice of materials which affect cost and weight, the latter could be an issue for touring if itâ€™s a full cover!

Check out their site here: http://sky4covers.co.uk/phone/



John

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Europa mono Nr 192

christoph.both(at)acadiau
Guest

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 11:01 am Post subject: Europa covers for outside and touring

I bought and used since 2014 Bruceâ€™s Custom Europa Covers on my Europa fuselage when travelling, even day trips (light travel version).  

Very well made, great fit with bungee cords assisting at the bottom so there is no wind flapping action when parked in strong winds. It fits into a small seat-size travel pouch and after 400+ hours still looks  good and protects well, especially the interiors from the sun. 

Christoph Both 

#223 Wolfville, Nova Scotia 

Canada 

   

From: <owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com> on behalf of William Daniell <wdaniell.longport(at)gmail.com>

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Yes as it happens I bought one of the touring covers and I agree with Fred - nicely made 

       

William Daniell 

 

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On Thu, Apr 18, 2019 at 2:43 PM Fred Klein <freddythek10(at)gmail.com (freddythek10(at)gmail.com)> wrote: 

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Steven...I expect delivery today of a cover from Bruceâ€™s Custom Covers (in US)â€¦service has been excellentâ€¦they provide two different standards: one for occasional use, one for long-term usageâ€¦they show a Europa on their website and are  familiar w/ type, and can accommodate special conditions (e.g., protrusions of any kind, extension to include VP prop. hubs, etc.). Quality includes lining to protect glazingâ€¦   

  

  

www.aircraftcovers.com 

  

  

  

Will advise if product delivered does not meet my expectations, 

  

  

  

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freddythek10(at)gmail.com
Guest

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 11:08 am Post subject: Europa covers for outside and touring

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--> Europa-List message posted by: "graeme bird" <graeme(at)gdbmk.co.uk (graeme(at)gdbmk.co.uk)>I made a pattern with brown paper, brought some fabric from IKEA, cut out the strips and pinned them and then got the Mrs to 'run them up' and sew on some webbing. Not waterproof but keeps the hangar dust and spider droppings out and sun and people when parked somewhere for the day. Still have the paper pattern.'Cheap skate' maybe.

	


Graemeâ€¦kudos for your success with an economical solution to this issue.  I too consider myself a frugal guy, and had always in my mind to stitch up something myself. But as I found so many last minute things to doâ€¦the closer I came to making one, the more concerned I became about durability, waterproofâ€™g, and potential abrasion of the plexiglass (i.e., perspec)â€¦and ultimately decided that after investing so much effort and $ in the aircraft I could justify the additional expense of buying one, particularly since my hangaring situation is uncertain.

clivesutton

Joined: 23 Jan 2013
Posts: 187
Location: KENILWORTH

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 2:18 am Post subject: Re: Europa covers for outside and touring

Steve, i recommend Sky4Covers [sarah(at)sky4covers.co.uk] based EX24 6DT/village of Colyton.  I'm very happy with mine and i opted for the slighly heavier touring cover in beige Weathermax80 - to go over the cowling from the prop flange and over the top and sides of the cockpit right back to just beyond the vent tubes.  Cost Â£612 in May 2017, still going strong.  Good quality workperson-ship.  Clive

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