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1. Good books (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 11:49:34
I found the most useful reference to be the Rutan bible--"Moldless Composite Homebuilt Sandwich Aircraft Construction", available from Aircraft Spruce, etc. But by far the best was a set of 4 videos
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1999-07/msg00005.html (7,017 bytes)

2. Re: Outrigger downlock.. (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 14:24:50
Hi Ferg I would be very careful about removing any material from the top of OR4, as that edge serves to keep the OR from dropping too far down and hanging in the breeze. I unfortunately ground mine d
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1999-07/msg00113.html (8,633 bytes)

3. Re: Fuselage Cradle (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 10:22:56
I also think that I have developed a pretty slick knockdown fuselage cradle, which can, as well, be rotated to work on the insides or bottom. It was published in the EAA Experimenter mag, May issue,
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1999-07/msg00132.html (7,741 bytes)

4. Re: cleaning brushes (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 10:27:07
Throwaway brushes are the way to go! Use "chip brushes", China bristle, 25-30 cents each in boxes of 36 pcs. from Harbor Freight. I even can use them two or three times, by popping them into the free
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1999-09/msg00028.html (7,037 bytes)

5. Retraction Lever Guide Plate (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 15:24:34
I have finished up the gear retraction lever and guide plate, and the manual states that we should redux this permanently to the tunnel. Shouldn't this be left free to be fastened down over the tunne
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1999-09/msg00139.html (7,344 bytes)

6. Retraction Lever Guide Plate (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 11:33:30
It seems that Reduxing the guide plate is recommended even tho most folks are not doing it! John Moran suggests installing a LG down and locked switch at this time, which sounds good to me. Here's an
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1999-09/msg00144.html (7,491 bytes)

7. Self-rig Plug-in Wingtip Trolley (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 12:13:33
I've finally posted the writeup and photos of my wingtip trolley on my website "Pops' Page". You will find a link at the bottom of the page, also a link to the Knockdown Fuselage Cradle. The site is
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1999-09/msg00159.html (7,096 bytes)

8. Re: Self-rig Plug-in Wingtip Trolley (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 21:27:30
Hi again Sorry! Please be advised that the punctuation at the end of my website URL is an period (end of sentence), and not a "dot". Several folks have commented that it doesn't work with that "dot"
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1999-09/msg00166.html (7,093 bytes)

9. Sternpost - Europa Classic (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 17:09:30
Hi all I'm about to do the fin and rudder for the classic, have Graham Singleton's sternpost molding, and am unsure about my next step! My problem is-- the foam in the fin aft closure has been remove
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1999-10/msg00058.html (7,568 bytes)

10. Re: Trailer ?? (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 22:40:43
Hi John Metric 8.8's are the almost exact equivalent of US Grade 5's (medium high strength and with 3 radial head markings). Hardware store bolts are usually Grade 2's, with no marking and low carbon
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1999-12/msg00058.html (7,455 bytes)

11. Re: Europa_Mail:Prop balancing ? (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 09:21:35
I've seen these "dynamic balancers" advertised for props--they are made with various standard bolt patterns and bolt on behind the prop or aft bulkhead. I recall that they do actually work, due to th
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/2000-01/msg00091.html (7,683 bytes)

12. Tailwheel Cables--Graham's Tailwheel Mod (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 14:46:06
I've got Graham's tailwheel mod hooked up and working. It is slick and I get nearly 80 deg. tailwheel deflections with full rudder pedal. I have the cables passing through the holes drilled in the ba
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/2000-01/msg00196.html (7,542 bytes)

13. Re: Mod 52 (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:47:14
Tony Why do you need a spare set of spar pins for the trailering? Pops
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/2000-02/msg00060.html (7,971 bytes)

14. Re: Covered trailer and dolly (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 22:07:47
Europaphiles --From my experience, towing tail first presents no problems, if done carefully. I last built an Avid Flyer, and designed and welded up a trailer to tote it backwards to wherever I wishe
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/2000-02/msg00079.html (9,239 bytes)

15. Overhead panel (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2000 16:22:49
I would be very interested in hearing about what various builders have done re the overhead cockpit panel. I'm not very keen on headset jacks there, since I think that the cords would be less in the
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/2000-03/msg00012.html (8,049 bytes)

16. RE: Re:Ventilation (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 19:31:52
Yes, they work very well, but they're not very elegant (read "cool"). Pops All: There has been quite a bit of discussion on "how to provide adequate ventilation" in the Europa. Some of them have been
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/2000-03/msg00036.html (7,201 bytes)

17. RE: Resin Prewarming (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 10:44:14
--From my experience, one lightbulb will be more than enough! I once put a 100w light in a freezer to dry the insulation thoroughly, closed the door and left it overnight. In the morning, it was dry,
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/2000-05/msg00154.html (8,447 bytes)

18. RE: Mass balance arm cable (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 15:52:21
Hi Bill I set up the mass balance arm as follows: I use small 1/8" cable clamps, that I believe are called "Kearneys", when installing Nicopress sleeves. Once these are tightened snug, you can exert
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/2000-07/msg00155.html (9,087 bytes)

19. RE: Rapid Epoxy Mix Query (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 19:55:07
Sounds great, but where do you find this stuff? Pops Double sided tape is far superior to the epoxy blobs. Use the kind which carpet layers use, 2 inches wide or so. And if you want to know how well
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/2000-08/msg00292.html (7,905 bytes)

20. RE: Digital inclinometers (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Popenoe <cpops@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 15:17:09
Hi John I bought a SmartTool digital level from Aircraft Spruce for $106, and it is a splendid instrument. Can't get along without it! Of course, you can do as well or better with a sensitive bubble
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/2000-09/msg00217.html (8,014 bytes)


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