
A Europa owner-pilot flew from Las Vegas to Air Venture in Oshkosh in late July 2022, with his Europa Rotax 912S (100 hp) and E-Props inflight variable pitch propeller Glorieuse.
Las Vegas to Oshkosh and back to Las Vegas: 5,149 km (2,718 N.m)
Flight time: 18 hours 40 minutes
Fuel used: 371 liters (98 US gallons) = 19,88 liters / hour
Average speed over ground: 269 km/h (145 kts)
Maximum altitude: 5,490 m (18,000 ft MSL)
The pilot gave a great presentation of his Gorieuse propeller. There was so much interest at the Europa Aircraft Forum that he spent over three hours demonstrating the propeller. This included removing the top cover and spinner to show and explain how the propeller is configured and operates. He ended the presentation with a running engine.
More data: E-PROPS GLORIEUSE
