TO the question of tire pressure: The book says to inflate to 18 psi. I would get constant questions from observers that the tire looked low - check it and it would be 18 psi. I finally decided to ad
Hi Jim, Just for your information, I have operated the 914 engine now for 170 hours including the flight back to OSH last year. Since I have the high aspect ratio wings, I tend to operate at lower po
Hello group, Every day I am receiving an email from something@matronics.com - the address varies but is always @matronics.com - and my virus software is detecting a virus in the attachment. It is get
Hello group. As a result of finish coat failure (a HUGE, long story), I am starting to experiment with removing my paint and repainting the airplane. I have UV smooth prime underneath for the UV prot
Thanks to Erich for the detailed rendition of his painting experience. Sounds like it can be done by a builder - andn done well! Here is a fascinating story if any one has input for me, I'd appreciat
Paint booth:Problem negotiated. The Fire Chief did not agree with the actions of the inspector. I won't be using it, but won't be cited. Airport will reimburse plastic lost. Only 3 hours of talking s
Fellow Europa Builders, This is a frustration relieving write-up that will hopefully shed some light on the technical situation, depend in on the knowledge base out there. When I painted the airplane
Heavy sigh......... I have been through the stages of company difficulties in years gone by - and actually currently, for that matter. I know that everything works out in the end for those who are co
Hi, Does anyone out there know of a good source of fuel filters for servicing the airplane? I imagine a filter that would be built into a funnel, which would have a small enough diameter to attach a
HI, I am still waffling on flying the Mini U2 back to OSH again with the new paint. Does anyone know of there has to be reserved space in the Europa parking and is there camping possible there? I am
This didn't seem to go through yesterday, so here it is again! Just a data point on the long wing Europa. I flew from Minden Nevada to OSH in the Mini U2. The round trip great circle distance was 142
Well, it has happened. The airplane has itself demonstrated its capability for safety by having an engine failure - a slow motion failure. I was climbing out on the usual profile that provides an eas
I have ordered a new carb flange to replace the one that split. I just used the part number off the flange, but have since seen the service bulletin showing there is a new design part. The problem I
Of course, I did not have a problem with the carb flange - right up to the point it failed!! It seems like they have done what is needed to resolve this problem. Here is a description from the Califo
I would also like the exhaust to go straight back for drag reasons, but the evolution of operating the airplane has led to its current angle - quite down oriented. Ease of removing the lower cowl plu
Speaking as a person who painted his airplane (typing as a person who painted, really!) I would advise not to get cheap when making the decision of what paint to use. You have a big investment in the
Dave, Is the K36 intended to take the place of the sandable filler/primer UV Smooth-prime made by Polyfiber. Just mainly wondering why you had to use two primers and assume the Polyfiber product was
Hi group, Here is another problem to solve. I have noticed a roughness at the middle range of RPM on the 914 engine. During run-up, I have never gotten better than about 300 RPM drop - usually more.
The comments are helpful on trouble shooting this situation, thanks. Unfortunately, they are mainly helpful in determining that I have done what is needed so far with no success. The first thing I di
HI group, It seems from what I have gathered that the new Europa has completely ignored the US market. As far as I know, the US sales office has not been included in the revival of the company. If th