- 1. Re: Europa Radio Problem (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 14 Sep 1997 15:23:29
- Mile McCallum wrote -- I have a Narco COM 810 and the service manual, too. I know nothing about a Sigtronics intercom, and not all are the same circuit-wise. When you talk into an intercom, it amplif
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-09/msg00096.html (10,376 bytes)
- 2. Re: Europa Radio Problem (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 21:09:11
- Derek Reed wrote -- << To any one contemplating buying Narco I would say use caution, buy only the ones without problems!! >> Consider not buying Narco at all. Service (especially by Narco) is very e
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-09/msg00130.html (8,561 bytes)
- 3. Re: Fully Feathering Props (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 21:22:35
- Jerry@flyinghi wrote -- << Re the continental [IO-240]. I think its being done, so soon...>> Real soon, if not already. Saw it at Oshkosh '97, but they had to trailer it in. Paperwork for certificate
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-09/msg00131.html (7,693 bytes)
- 4. Re: Between Doors ? (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 00:17:20
- fill I haven't started the fuselage yet, but I notice that the tip of the tangs on the doors go down into a recess. Am I correct that if this recess were to collect water, then freeze, the door will
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-10/msg00041.html (7,880 bytes)
- 5. Re: Between Doors - 2 ?? (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 9 Oct 1997 23:27:52
- John -- on 10/9 you wrote -- in installing Thanx for the comments. Appears you are correct. Curiously, that's exactly what happens on my Grumman Traveler, where water enters thru the canopy latch lev
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-10/msg00058.html (8,827 bytes)
- 6. Re: Alternative engine for the Europa. (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger <Fillinger@aol.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 1997 14:27:35
- I thought the Jabiru 120 HP was not yet available; the U. S. dealer at Oshkosh '97 told me production was about a year away. That usually means much longer. Also, I am suspicious of these high-revvin
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-12/msg00191.html (7,873 bytes)
- 7. Re: Aileron Hinges (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger <Fillinger@aol.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jan 1998 22:44:57
- Have been following discussion on Teflon sleeves for aileron hinges, but it's too late for me since they're done. My question then regards the sanity of just adding a third hinge (say, 4" or 10 cm lo
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1998-01/msg00110.html (6,972 bytes)
- 8. Re: Length of strip. (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 5 Feb 1998 22:29:59
- On 2/5 Mark Talbot wrote -- better. I have 1100 hours now, mostly in an AA-5 Traveler that's no homesick angel on the takeoff run (cruise prop). I used to fly out of short strips, and IFR even in ici
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1998-02/msg00018.html (7,727 bytes)
- 9. Re: Heavy Tailplane (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 11 Feb 1998 19:09:00
- I weighed my tailplanes, using a fish scale. Got 8-1/2 lb. I tried also using a bath scale, by both methods you cite. Got all sorts of readings, one as little as 6. If you did the wet-out carefully a
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1998-02/msg00040.html (7,851 bytes)
- 10. Europa accident in U. S. (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 24 Feb 1998 23:14:52
- Saddening to post this, but I think this information is important to builders. FAA database says this Europa is registered to Perry Tankersley, and it (a monowheel) has a Subaru engine. A message els
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1998-02/msg00098.html (7,856 bytes)
- 11. Re: Filler, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 25 Feb 1998 10:37:49
- Regarding John Moran's observations on filling/painting -- I won't say I'm an expert on this stuff, but I have painted two planes and several autos in the past with various coatings. Most of what you
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1998-02/msg00103.html (10,201 bytes)
- 12. Re: Re: Mechanical fuel gage (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger <Fillinger@aol.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 23:52:38
- Graham -- re your question on fuel gage design: << BTW, isn't there a minimum current required to create a spark with enough energy to ignite fuel vapour. Current limiting should give adequate safety
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1998-02/msg00115.html (8,545 bytes)
- 13. Re: Rotax 912 (100hp) (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger <Fillinger@aol.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 21:56:09
- Tim -- I too would like to know more about the engine choices you cite. Heard that the 100HP 912 will be available October. I heard also that the Jabiru 120HP may be displayed at Sun-N-Fun. However,
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1998-04/msg00045.html (7,381 bytes)
- 14. Re: Introduction and Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger <Fillinger@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 21:56:46
- << Can someone please share with me their building/flying experience with the Europa XS? How has the factory support been? What is the quality of the components, manuals, fit and finish, anything une
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1998-04/msg00079.html (7,725 bytes)
- 15. Re: Gear Warning ? (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger <Fillinger@aol.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 21:46:23
- On 4/23, John J Moran wrote -- of John -- as a TriGear builder, this may not even qualify as 2-cents worth, but you will find interesting info on two recent Europa accidents involving the gear not lo
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1998-04/msg00082.html (7,521 bytes)
- 16. Re: Radio reception (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger <Fillinger@aol.com>
- Date: Sat, 9 May 1998 21:35:48
- << When we started flying GELSA in Lakeland we had a similar problem, I am not an expert here, but I can quote others who are. If you swapped copper tape for welding rods, what you did was probably i
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1998-05/msg00018.html (8,826 bytes)
- 17. Re: Doors ? (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger <Fillinger@aol.com>
- Date: Sat, 9 May 1998 22:08:57
- each in That's exactly what I did, and let's hope it works. in was over If I understand you that the door itself is cracking, I don't know if the hobby shop glass has enough stiffness to accomplish
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1998-05/msg00019.html (8,265 bytes)
- 18. Re: first flight disaster (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 00:04:19
- On 7/29 Troy Maynor wrote -- But now it? There have been at least three incidnts/accidents involving Subaru failures in Europas. One was a redrive failure; the other causes I believe remain undetermi
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1998-08/msg00004.html (8,278 bytes)
- 19. Re: first flight disaster (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 00:10:51
- has collective There have been "gear-ups" in at least the UK. Go to the UK's Aircraft Accident Investigation Branch website (www.open.gov.uk/aaib/aaibhome.htm). There are two indcidents documented t
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1998-08/msg00005.html (7,629 bytes)
- 20. Re: Vacuum v. Electric (score: 1)
- Author: Fillinger@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 00:12:29
- Hello Steve -- I considered IFR certification for my Europa but have since abandoned the thought. Things to think about -- 1) If your IFR travels will be into cloud above the freezing level, a BIG is
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1998-08/msg00023.html (9,856 bytes)
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