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Europa Aircraft Overview With excellent performance, an innovative modular design, variants to suit a range of requirements and some of the lowest running costs of any light aircraft, the Europa has it all. With all the luxuries of a certified aircraft, combined with the economy and bespoke nature of a kit aircraft, you get the best of both worlds, together with world-class innovation and quality. Bringing British aviation heritage into the 21st Century, Europa Aircraft brings together an unbeatable combination of style, capability and luxury. 2 www.europa-aircraft.com Europa-Brochure.indd 2 10/06/2010 15:41
Contents Why Europa XS 4 Europa XS The Most Versatile Kitplane Available 5 Europa for the Future 5 About the Europa XS 6-7 Europa XS Trigear 8-9 Europa XS Monowheel 10-11 Europa XS Motorglider 12-13 Building a Europa 14 Europa Community 15 Swift Technology Group 15 Contact Details 16 www.europa-aircraft.com 3 Europa-Brochure.indd 3 10/06/2010 15:41
Fantastic Visibility - the Europa XS provides excellent visibility for safety and pleasure Simple to construct and maintain - the Europa XS can be built, maintained and stored in a home garage Why Europa XS? With the Europa s advanced aerodynamics, lightweight composite construction and powerful engines, the Europa XS offers cruising speed of over 120kts and climb rate of 1300 feet per minute - significantly higher than most other aircraft in its class, and for a fraction of the cost. High Speed - the Europa XS has a cruise speed of 120kts plus Long Range - the Europa XS has a range of 500nm Economic to run - the Europa XS can run on mogas with a fuel economy of 9 litres (2 gallons) per hour of unleaded fuel No hangar fees and easy to transport - the Europa XS can be transported by road on its own trailer and be kept in a home garage; guaranteeing its security. Plus you ll never have to pay costly hangar fees In terms of overall performance, utility and flying qualities, the total package, I have not yet flown an aircraft equal to the Europa Light Aviation, June 2009 Quick rigging - the Europa XS can be rigged and ready for flight in under ten minutes Generous Useful Load - the Europa XS has a high useful load within safe centre of gravity limits and sufficient baggage for extended touring Superlative performance - the Europa XS uses STOL performance with the ability to take off and land on unprepared grass fields Great touring aircraft - the Europa XS can carry 2 people in comfort Worldwide acclaim - the Europa XS has builders and pilots in thirty countries spanning 6 continents It looks great! 4 www.europa-aircraft.com Europa-Brochure.indd 4 10/06/2010 15:41
Europa XS The Most Versatile Kitplane Available One of the best things about building your own aircraft is that you can decide on every aspect for both performance and aesthetics. No two Europas are the same and the chosen model, modifications, engine and propeller type will give your plane its uniqueness. The Europa XS is without doubt the most versatile kit aircraft available, with interchangeable Tourer and Motorglider wings it offers a true two in one plane experience, and there are also a huge number of variations and options. You can choose leather upholstery, carbon fibre instrument panels, a widened cockpit, a high top canopy, additional speed kit and so much more. These choices make your aircraft look and feel exactly how you had dreamed it would. Europa for the future Although the Europa was designed in the early 1990s, our engineers now use modern computer aided design techniques including reverse engineering, CAD and CFD to continually improve the aerodynamics and structure of the design so that it remains at the forefront of aeronautical advances. www.europa-aircraft.com 5 Europa-Brochure.indd 5 10/06/2010 15:41
About the Europa XS The Europa XS is a two-seater composite monoplane typically cruising in the range of 120 to 140kts. Compared to other kitplanes available, and indeed other standard certified training types, it is faster in the climb and far more economical to run. The Europa XS is available as both a Trigear or Monowheel, and you can choose from tourer or Motorglider wings. 6 www.europa-aircraft.com Europa-Brochure.indd 6 10/06/2010 15:41
The Europa XS is a fabulous plane, no other self build on the market compares with its elegance, agility and style. www.europa-aircraft.com 7 Europa-Brochure.indd 7 10/06/2010 15:41
Europa XS Trigear The Europa XS Trigear has a fi xed undercarriage. The nosegear is a castoring fork type with the same size wheel as the main gear. Steering is by differential braking on the main wheels and the nose wheel suspension is a dual system. Performance Kts Mph Kph Stall speed fl aps extended 44 51 81 Stall speed clean 52 60 96 Cruise speed 8,000 ft 75 % pwr (Rotax 912 ULS) (TAS) 135 155 250 Max cruise speed 10,000 ft (Rotax 914 UL Turbo) (TAS) 166 191 307 Feet Metres Take-off ground roll at gross weight (Rotax 912 ULS) 590 180 Take-off ground roll at gross weight (Rotax 914 UL Turbo) 500 152 Landing roll 600 183 fpm m/s Rate of climb at 1370 lb gross weight (Rotax 912 ULS) 1000 5.08 Rate of climb at 1370 lb gross weight (Rotax 914 UL Turbo) 1300 6.60 Imp gal US gal Litres Maximum Fuel (Standard Tank) 15 18 68 Imp Gal/hr Us Gal/hr Litres /hr Fuel consumption at 55% power. Speed 95-100 kts @ SL (Rotax 912 UL) 2.20 2.65 10.02 Fuel consumption at 55% power. Speed 103-108 kts @ SL (Rotax 912 ULS) 3.14 3.77 14.28 Standard Tank Range at 55% power (Rotax 912 UL). Allows for nm sm km 10 minutes at maximum TO power and 30 minute reserve 576.2 663.1 1067.2 Standard Tank Range at 55% power (Rotax 912 ULS). Allows for nm sm km 10 minutes at maximum TO power and 30 minute reserve 416.3 479.1 771.0 8 www.europa-aircraft.com Europa-Brochure.indd 8 10/06/2010 15:41
Specification Dimensions Imperial Metric Wing span 27.133 ft 8.270 m Aspect ratio 7.096 Wing area 102.11 ft 2 9.485 m 2 Overall length 19.17 ft 5.843 m Overall height 7 ft 2.133 m Baggage space 22.50 ft 3 0.637 m 3 Weights and Loading Imperial Metric Maximum take-off weight - Note 1 1370 lb 621.4 kg Empty weight / Useful load (Rotax 912 UL) - Note 2 832 / 538 lb 377 / 244 kg Empty weight / Useful load (Rotax 912 ULS) - Note 2 853 / 517 lb 387 / 234 kg Empty weight / Useful load (Rotax 914 UL) - Note 2 897 / 473 lb 407 / 214 kg Maximum baggage capacity 80 lb 36 kg Wing loading at max take-off weight 13.42 lb/ft 2 65.52 kg/m 2 Notes: 1) In certain countries the MTOW can be increased to 1450 lbs (657.7 kgs) and therefore the useful load can be increased accordingly. 2) The empty weight is the average of a number of amateur built VFR aircraft. Load Factors (per CS-22) Design Ultimate + 3.80 g / -1.90 g +8.55 g / -4.28 g Please note performance may vary depending on propeller setting and standard of build. Please be aware that due to continued development, specifi cation fi gures are subject to change without prior notice. www.europa-aircraft.com 9 Europa-Brochure.indd 9 10/06/2010 15:41
Europa XS Monowheel The Europa XS Monowheel has a single retractable wheel in the centre of the fuselage and retractable outriggers on each wing this minimises the overall drag of the aircraft and therefore has the advantage of high speed and excellent fuel economy. Performance Kts Mph Kph Stall speed fl aps extended 44 51 81 Stall speed clean 52 60 96 Cruise speed 8,000 ft 75 % pwr (Rotax 912 ULS) (TAS) 140 161 259 Max cruise speed 10,000 ft (Rotax 914 UL Turbo)(TAS) 174 200 322 fpm m/s Rate of climb at 1370 lb gross weight (Rotax 912 ULS) 1000 5.08 Rate of climb at 1370 lb gross weight (Rotax 914 UL Turbo) 1300 6.60 Imp gal US gal Litres Maximum Fuel (Standard Tank) 15 18 68 Maximum Fuel (Long Range Tank) 23 28 105 Imp Gal/hr Us Gal/hr Litres /hr Fuel Consumption at 55% power. Speed 95 100 kts @ SL (Rotax 912 UL) 2.20 2.65 10.02 Fuel Consumption at 55% power. Speed 103-108 kts @ SL (Rotax 912 ULS) 3.14 3.77 14.28 Standard Tank Range at 55% power (912 UL). Allows for 10 nm sm km minutes at maximum TO power and 30 minute reserve 576.2 663.1 1067.2 With Long Range Tank 930.1 1070.4 1722.6 Standard Tank Range at 55% power (912 ULS). Allows for 10 nm sm km minutes at maximum TO power and 30 minute reserve 416.3 479.1 771.0 With Long Range Tank 684.0 787.2 1266.8 10 www.europa-aircraft.com Europa-Brochure.indd 10 10/06/2010 15:41
Specification Dimensions Imperial Metric Wing span 27.133 ft 8.270 m Aspect ratio 7.096 Wing area 102.11 ft 2 9.485 m 2 Overall length 19.17 ft 5.843 m Overall height 4.33 ft 1.320 m Baggage space 22.50 ft 3 0.637 m 3 Weights and Loading Imperial Metric Maximum take-off weight - Note 1 1370 lb 621.4 kg Empty weight / Useful load (Rotax 912 UL) - Note 2 793 / 577 lb 360 / 261 kg Empty weight / Useful load (Rotax 912 ULS) - Note 2 835 / 535 lb 379 / 242 kg Empty weight / Useful load (Rotax 914 UL) - Note 2 878 / 492 lb 398 / 223 kg Maximum baggage capacity 80 lb 36 kg Wing loading at max take-off weight 13.42 lb/ft² 65.52 kg/m² Notes: 1) In certain countries the MTOW can be increased to 1450 lbs (657.7 kgs) and therefore the useful load can be increased accordingly. 2) The empty weight is the average of a number of amateur built VFR aircraft. Load Factors (per CS-22) Design Ultimate +3.80 g / -1.90 g +8.55 g / -4.28 g Please note performance may vary depending on propeller setting and standard of build. Please be aware that due to continued development, specifi cation fi gures are subject to change without prior notice. www.europa-aircraft.com 11 Europa-Brochure.indd 11 10/06/2010 15:41
Europa XS Motorglider The Europa Motorglider is an ideal machine to glide through the sky and with the motor shut down you can really savour the fl avour of fl ight. The Motorglider is available as either a Monowheel or Trigear with comparable performance and specifi cations. Performance Kts Mph Kph Stall speed clean 42 48 78 Cruise speed 8000 ft 75% pwr (Rotax912S) (TAS) 110 126 203 Max. cruise speed 10000 ft (Rotax 914 turbo) (TAS) 151 174 280 fpm m/s Rate of climb at 1370lb gross weight (Rotax 912S) 1000 5.08 Rate of climb at 1370lb gross weight (Rotax 914 Turbo) 1300 6.60 Minimum sink rate at minimum sink speed 200 1.02 Imp gal US gal Litres Maximum Fuel (standard tank) 15 18 68 Imp gal/hr US gal/hr Litres /hr Fuel consumption at 55% power. Speed 95-100 kts @ SL (Rotax 912 UL) 2.20 2.65 10.02 Fuel consumption at 55% power. Speed 103-108 kts @ SL (Rotax 912 ULS) 3.14 3.77 14.28 ft m Take off roll 600 183 Landing roll 600 183 Glide Ratio (with propeller feathered) Ratio 27:1 @ 53 knots kts mph kph Minimum sink speed 47 54 87 12 www.europa-aircraft.com Europa-Brochure.indd 12 10/06/2010 15:41
Specification Dimensions Imperial Metric Wing span 47.25 ft 14.401 m Wing area 141.14 ft² 13.111 m² Aspect ratio 15.818 Overall length 19.17 ft 5.843 m Overall height (Monowheel) 4.33 ft 1.320 m Overall height (Trigear) 7.00 ft 2.133 m Baggage space 22.50 ft³ 0.637 m³ Weights and Loading Imperial Metric Maximum take-off weight 1370 lb 621.4 kg Empty weight (Monowheel - Rotax 912 UL) - Note 1 883.0 lb 400.5 kg Useful load (Monowheel - Rotax 912 UL) 487.0 lb 220.9 kg Empty weight (Trigear - Rotax 912 UL) - Note 1 921.9 lb 418.2 kg Useful load (Trigear - Rotax 912 UL) 448.1 lb 203.2 kg Maximum baggage capacity 80.0 lb 36.3 kgs Wing loading at max take-off weight 9.71 lb/ft² 47.40kg/m² Notes: 1) The empty weight is the average of a number of amateur built VFR aircraft that have been corrected for the added weight of the MG wing. Load Factors (per CS-22) Design Ultimate +5.30g / -2.65g +7.95g / -3.98g Please note performance may vary depending on propeller setting and standard of build. Please be aware that due to continued development, specifi cation fi gures are subject to change without prior notice. www.europa-aircraft.com 13 Europa-Brochure.indd 13 10/06/2010 15:41
Building a Europa Europa Aircraft want your build experience to be as seamless, and as much fun as possible. We pride ourselves on the excellent support and on-going assistance we offer to our builder. In addition to our Builder s Manuals, we provide regular service updates, modifi cation notices and technical bulletins with plans for an online knowledge base and regular workshop days at the factory. I thoroughly enjoyed the build; easy manual to work with and a fabulous builder s website for help. Tim Ward, Europa owner. Build stages Option A Full Airframe Kit (Stages 1 to 3 supplied together). The advantage with this is that the total price of all the kits is discounted. Option B Stage 1 Kit (Conventional Control Surfaces) The conventional stage 1 kit comprises the fl ying control surfaces, supplied as foam cores ready to be laminated. It also includes all necessary hardware, and suffi cient resin to enable completion of all three stages of the airframe build. Stage 1 Kit (NG Control Surfaces) The advantage of the NG control surfaces is that they provide a signifi cant reduction in build time. Instead of a typical build time of over 200 hours for the conventional control surfaces the NG control surfaces can be completed in 30 hours. This kit also includes all necessary hardware, and suffi cient resin to enable completion of all three stages of the airframe build. Stage 2 Kit (Wings) Kit two comprises the pre-moulded wings, together with all necessary hardware. Stage 3 Kit (Fuselage) This kit comprises the pre-moulded fuselage with integral fi rewall, cockpit module, instrument panel, all control linkages, landing gear, brake system, fuel system, doors, windows and windscreen, harnesses, trim system, and all hardware necessary to complete the airframe aft of the fi rewall. Stage 4 Kit (Firewall Forward) The contents of the stage 4 kit are dependent upon the choice of engine. Europa recommends Rotax engines, and if specifi ed the following will be included in the stage 4 kit: Europa engine mount (fi ts Rotax ring mount) Coolant radiator Radiator ducting Stainless steel exhaust system (912 UL and 912ULS only) Oil cooler Throttle and choke cables Top and bottom engine cowlings All necessary hardware 14 www.europa-aircraft.com Europa-Brochure.indd 14 10/06/2010 15:41
Europa Community Swift Technology Group Over 1000 builders in six continents give testimony to Europa s universal appeal. There are a number of support communities available for Europa builders and pilots. The most prominent of these are the Europa Club and Europa Builder s Forum. Technology Group Europa Aircraft is part of the Swift Technology Group. The Europa Club - the Europa Club is run by builders and fl yers. The club hosts its own website and forum, publishes a quarterly journal and organises many events and fl y-ins and social events through the year. Europa Builder s Forum - the Forum and message board has over 500 members and is a valuable resource for builders and fl yers The Europa is achieving all I hoped for and far more. I have met some truly delightful people. Buying a Europa is far more than buying a plane. It is buying a way of happy life. The Europa grin does not go away. Steve Pitt, Europa owner. Swift Technology Group is a technology driven organisation that offers complete end to end product development. With our industry leading expertise in design, manufacturing, marketing and maintenance we can bring your concepts to market using in house companies to give you results of the highest quality. Whether for the Aircraft, Marine, Automotive, Oil and Gas or Renewable Energies industries, our diverse range of state-of-the-art technologies can deliver advanced solutions by drawing on our years of experience in design and manufacture. Swift Technology Group is dedicated to providing new aeronautical technologies and is committed to basing these technologies in the UK. www.europa-aircraft.com 15 Europa-Brochure.indd 15 10/06/2010 15:41
Contact Details www.europa-aircraft.com enquiries@europa-aircraft.com Europa Aircraft 30 Dove Way Kirby Mills Industrial Estate Kirkbymoorside, York, UK YO62 6QR W 30 Tel +44 (0) 1751 431773 Fax +44 (0) 1751 432667 24 21 Media Contacts: marketing@europa-aircraft.com Europa-Brochure.indd 16 10/06/2010 15:41