Dr.Alex Bowman's Honda powered Europa!

"We were very impressed with the quality of the Europa XS kit both from the engineering and the aerodynamic aspects. We wanted a very reliable 21st century engine, economical to operate, with low maintenance and excellent fuel specifics. We chose the CAM 125."

*This engine is heavier than others powering the Europa (with the exception of the diesel conversion).

*We moved the center of gravity of the CAM125   5¹/₂" closer to the firewall than the C of G of the popular Rotax 914; we were able to keep within the Europa's C of G range.

*We reduced the weight of the CAM 125 by removing extraneous fittings and replacing some others with lighter ones, trimming 16 lbs. from the engine. Firewall Forward, who built the CAM 125 gave the engine weight including alternator, starter and exhaust system at 247 lbs.; our installation weighs 231 lbs.

Europa XS Coupled with CAM 125 Honda Engine

*New engine supports were designed and fabricated, and the existing Europa undercarriage engine support steel tubing was modified and welded to our engine support system. We later successfully tested the support system to 7 "G", static, plus shock loading, with the engine installed.

*The in-line design of the CAM 125 allowed us to fit it between the footwells.

*New cowlings were designed to accept the CAM 125. Integral with the cowlings are the cooling and engine air intakes. Fairings extending from the undersurface of the lower cowling smoothly flow into the new single wheel undercarriage fairing. This should reduce drag and improve the appearance of the aircraft. Materials used: all steel parts are 4130, all aluminum parts are 6061-T6, and all fiberglass parts use Vinyl Ester Durakane resin.

(This is an ongoing project expected to be completed this year)

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