Hi folks, American in Detroit here, just joining the list and building N396ST Mono XS. Currently own an Emeraude. Am enjoying the process and have been impressed with the kit to date - however. . . I
Hi Group, Have finished my flying surfaces and will be starting my fuselage shortly. Previous discussions on rudder post twist, methods of templating fusulage shape and slinging the fusulage, and mos
Hi Kevin, I'm going through the same soul searching for my Mono XS. Have you visited Bart & Henks engine web page yet? Good links there. The Jabiru 3300 looks real nice, but it doesn't have the hours
Following up on the thread of a few days ago, I offered up the Stratus Subaru and Able VW as options. Doing a little more research along the VW lines I spoke with Great Planes, who have 17 years of V
I have a previously built Emeraude that I purchased while living in Canada, which has similar rules re. owner maintenance as to the UK. I have over the past 11 years rebuilt the entire aircraft (1200
Hi Steve, Thought I'd throw my hat in on this discussion. My background is in ERP systems for manufacturing companies and I'm big on knowing what's in stock and where. But less so for this project. Y
I am about to create/laminate the flange in underside of the cockpit module to establish the mounting surface for the plywood bulkhead located behind the wheel well. The manual say to locate the bulk
These comments are in regards to the joggles molded into the cockpit module, designed to accomodate the varying thickness of foam/no foam locations in the canoe on my XS Mono A198. I've just complete
The Europa package of Peel ply (mine was green) comes neatly folded. Unfortunatly, the fold lines do not want to lay flat when doing layups. To date I'm piecing together pieces to avoid peel ply 'tun
I believe much of the difference is in marketing decisions that Europa is choosing to make. (Transatlantic freight is a separate charge in addition to the cost of the kit.) They have a good product a
Kevin, I did it both ways and recommend cutting the BID to stop at the balance box area. Similarly, don't be afraid to stuff the flox into the gap between the closeout and the bottom skin, but no nee
Jeremy, My reasons for purchasing the Europa Mono wheel: 1) Safer emergency landings 2) Much safer ditching in water 3) It looks different on the ramp and starts conversations 4) Easier entry as I ag
Friends, Can any of you comment as to whether I would be well advised to do the installation of the engine prior to bonding on the fusulage top to the canoe? It seems as though it would be easier run
Thanks all for your intelligent comments. Most helpful pointing out the load carrying nature of the top and windscreen. Obvious in retrospect . . . Cleve The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe Better! Fa
I know this has been commented upon before, but I believe it bears repeating for those who are getting close to installing their fuel tanks. The instructions, as recently as November 2000 for the XS,
Mike, Sorry to hear about your challenges. Here's my input for your consideration. Re. the fit of the bellcrank. If you are sure of the correct orientation of the bellcrank, then using a shim, washer
Jim, If your counting incorrectly placed stiffeners on port wings, mine (A198) was one of them. A factory opinion as to whether notching into the skin stiffener - to make room for the edge of the rib
I have cut away the firewall and underbelly, and have drilled the lower locating holes to allow insertion of the mono landing gear frame into the tunnel at the top, and into the cockpit alongside the
The markings would be helpful, as so would the name/type of sealant that you used when you re-installed the hose. No 'scent' problems to expect with the lower hoses leading to/from the tank? Thanks C
Dave, I found that my stbd side was tighter than my port side. I align the stabs on the shaft using the tapered portion of a punch, rocking it circularly in the hole. Then, when I'm serious about hav