Offered for sale is an immaculate Europa XS Trigear.
G-ILLZ was built to an extremely high standard by former aircraft engineer, the late Rod Palmer. The aircraft first flew in 2016 and won the Best Europa Award in 2017. It has been maintained in top condition ever since, being kept in a garage at home over the winter months for its annual maintenance.
Specification:
Airframe: 265hrs
Engine: Rotax 912ULS (100hp) – 913hrs
Propeller: Woodcomp SR3000/3N electric constant speed - 265hrs
with Smart Avionics CSC-1/G controller (programmable T/O, climb, cruise single push button settings)
EFIS: MGL i-EFIS Explorer (8.5” display)
(AHRS indications, airspeed, altitude).
This also displays:
Fuel flow
Fuel pressure
Voltmeter
Ammeter
Oil temperature
Oil pressure
Coolant temperature
MAP
RPM
Other instrumentation:
Mechanical ASI
Mechanical altimeter
Electric fuel gauge
Hobbs meter
Avionics:
Funke Mode S Transponder
Funke 8.33 radio
Holder for Android tablet (Skydemon etc)
Sky Echo 2
Other:
Full leather interior in excellent condition
4-pt harnesses P1 & P2
Extended baggage bay
Door frame shoulder width increase (Europa Mod 67)
Tunnel-mounted twin finger brakes
Hydraulic parking brake
Illuminated tip toggle switches
Electric pitch trim on P1 control column
Electric flaps
LED wingtip strobes
Fuel selector rotary switch mounted on P1 side of tunnel
Andair gascolator
Separate starter and ignition switches
Twin eyeball air vents
CO detector/alarm
No accident damage
Paintwork is in extremely good condition
W/B 27/8/25 by Loadmasters: Empty weight: 904lbs. CG: 58.49” AOD
MAUW: 1370lbs
Permit is current to April 2027
The aircraft can be viewed on the Isle of Wight, where it is being stored in a hangar under its full covers. Demonstration flights could be available for serious buyers.
Asking for £48k ono.
Available separately by negotiation are:
Full set of Vertigo heavy-duty outdoor covers. The aircraft was kept outdoors in a sheltered spot on a private airstrip using these covers, but only over the spring/summer months. Over the winter, the aircraft was kept inside in a double garage. These covers have been cleaned and reproofed by the manufacturer in the past few years.
Fully enclosed, heavy duty road trailer. 4 wheels, all-metal, regularly maintained. All supports, winches etc needed to move the aircraft by road.
Having known Rod for several years, I am helping his widow, Gill, with the sale of this aircraft. Please therefore contact me in the first instance for any questions or interest you may have. I can also help to arrange any viewings or demonstration flights.
Contact: David Cripps. Dpc@knightonweb.com
07393 761230 (text or WhatsApp).
