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This aircraft was built in Germany with assistance from an educational institute in Aachen, to improve the aircraft and have it comply with JAR-23 regulations. Before construction was finished the aircraft was acquired by Wilhelm Maul who also made the first and subsequent test flights. The alterations (known as the Europe-kit) also improved the performance and reduced the noise level considerably. The first flight was made in 1994, but was damaged on July 30, 1995 and subsequently de-registered. After rebuilt it was re-registered as D-EAVI and is still flown by Wilhelm Maul. The four-seat aircraft is controlled by a small stick in between the two front seats. It is powered by an 180 hp Lycoming IO-360 B1B engine driving a 3-blade constant speed pusher propeller. It is also fitted with a speed brake and a fixed undercarriage with a steerable nose wheel. Span: 28 ft 6.91 in (8.71 m) (main wing); 14 ft 5.62 in (4.41 m) (canard) Length: 17 ft 11.75 in (5.48 m) Height: 8 ft 0.85 in (2.46 m) Max. speed: 195 kt (224 mph, 361 kmh) Cruise speed: 175 kt (201 mph, 324 kmh) at 75% and 2,450 rpm Landing speed: 80 kt (92 mph, 148 kmh) Climb: 1,140 ft (347 m)/min Empty weight: 1,371 lb (622 kg) Max. weight: 2,231 lb (1,012 kg) Range: 1,367 mls (2,200 km) + 30 min reserve.