I have a question for the list but first let me introduce myself. My name is Simon Miles, I live in Brussels and I have recently begun construction of Tri-gear kit number 508. At the moment I have re
I would like to thank everyone who replied to my earlier mail about bonding in the TP5 & 6 bushes, it was all very useful. Yesterday I did the bonding and today I was able to remove the torque tube w
I am just in the process of starting the first layup of the flaps of my Europa. I've have achieved the required 1.4 degrees washout but I'm not sure if I've acheived a positive or negative washout! W
Jan, I'm building my Europa in Brussels and had the same problem as you in sourcing Zinc Chromate paint. I spoke with Light Aero in the UK but, although the paint was only GBP 6.50 a can, the postage
Today my inspector came around to inspect (as inspectors are wont to do) my Europa's wings. I'm pleased to say that he was happy to sign them off but, once he had left, I was left to ponder my feelin
John, I think it may be an issue as to how long ago the template was printed (or copied) and the conditions it has been stored under. Recently, I was helping a nephew build a balsa model aeroplane an
Is anyone else having trouble getting fresh supplies of Ampreg and Redux --From Europa? I have been waiting 3 MONTHS and after telephoning Kirkbymoorside again this afternoon they still can't tell me
David, You mention that you intend to visit Reims Champagne(LFSR) as one of the stops during your proposed tour. In my experience LFSR is not available to GA (because it is a military field - neverth
Today, two and a half years after picking up my fuselage kit, I have discovered a small problem with the plexiglas supplied for my doors... The part for the starboard door is perfect but, unfortunate
Now you tell me!!! Simon Miles, Builder #508, After nearly three years I have a kit that really looks like an aeroplane. Many thanks for all your help in the past and good luck for the future.
What is the best way to route the fuel supply and return hoses through the firewall? I have a 912S engine. To me, some type of bulkhead union for the Europa supplied hoses would be the best way but I
For me, the real advantage of the autopilot with it's own gyro is that when the donkey stops I can rely on it to keep me the right way up without exercising my 'needle and ball' skills (hah!) while d
I'm installing a Rotax 912S in my Europa. The Rotax installation manual suggests that a heat shield should be installed beneath each carburettor but the Europa manual doesn't mention anything about t
My Tri-gear is due to be moved from the workshop to its hangar next weekend. I need to lift the nose-wheel by about 12" or 30cm to reduce the overall height of the aeroplane so it will fit through th
Alan, Why do you consider this attitude to be nonsense? You go flying - it costs. I am always amazed that any pilot thinks that they deserve a free landing when things go pear-shaped. Airports such a
Simon, I am aware of this campaign but I still can't get my head around the idea that anyone who can afford to fly aeroplanes would *ever* let the cost of a landing (and it's associated costs) let th
Tomorrow, I hope to start rigging the wings of my kit but I can't understand how the method described in the manual achieves the required results. <quote>Set the wings up so the spars are within the
I have found these two sites which show which airfields in Germany and Austria have Mogas. They should be useful for anyone touring there. Unfortunately, I can't find a similar site for France... htt
Er, when I needed to make the holes for my Filser transponder and radio I just scribed the positions on the Europa supplied piece of Aluminium, drilled out approximately around my scribe lines, and c