EV -97 Eurostar
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From: NW England
They are breeding and hatching fast at Barton.
Chris Coppull at the microlight Club at Barton is very much 'in the know' and has assisted and test flown the micro versions and the group A one.
Well worth a call
Tony
PS - I am very envious of you - Jammy B****
Chris Coppull at the microlight Club at Barton is very much 'in the know' and has assisted and test flown the micro versions and the group A one.
Well worth a call
Tony
PS - I am very envious of you - Jammy B****
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Joined: Mar 2002
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From: London
Based on having only flown one once I'd say you've made a good choice; nice handling, excellent visibility, reasonable performance and very economical.
The only thing which spoilt the one I flew was a cr*ppy throttle friction control which either allowed the throttle to slip, or locked it up so tight that smooth operation was impossible. Pop down to your nearest Cessna breaker's yard for a proper one and you'll have a perfect little tourer!
I flew to Ireland in formation with this one last year:
Photo credit: Steve & Brian Slade
The only thing which spoilt the one I flew was a cr*ppy throttle friction control which either allowed the throttle to slip, or locked it up so tight that smooth operation was impossible. Pop down to your nearest Cessna breaker's yard for a proper one and you'll have a perfect little tourer!
I flew to Ireland in formation with this one last year:
Photo credit: Steve & Brian Slade
Last edited by Fly Stimulator; 24th October 2003 at 21:31.
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Worthy of mention that the type was recently "Type Approved" which means you don't actually need to build one, you can buy one ready-to-fly.
Costs around £40k I think, which isn't cheap, but given it's flown on a Microlight NPPL, unleaded MOGAS, 15ish litres/hr fuel consumption, self maintenance, and an annual BMAA permit without a Licensed Engineers fees or JAA form 1 in sight, you'll probably break even pretty quickly compared to a second hand Cessna.
Personally I thought that there were aspects of the handling which could have been slightly better sorted - but that's frankly nitpicking. The performance, visibility and comfort are excellent.
G
Costs around £40k I think, which isn't cheap, but given it's flown on a Microlight NPPL, unleaded MOGAS, 15ish litres/hr fuel consumption, self maintenance, and an annual BMAA permit without a Licensed Engineers fees or JAA form 1 in sight, you'll probably break even pretty quickly compared to a second hand Cessna.
Personally I thought that there were aspects of the handling which could have been slightly better sorted - but that's frankly nitpicking. The performance, visibility and comfort are excellent.
G
