As a slight variation on your idea, how about a friction strut in place of the gas strut. Maybe a telescopic arrangement with the inner section tapered, or even a spring loaded ball or bolt, so the d
gear I wouldn't trust the chassis to take the weight of an Europa, especially a mono wheel, but then I normally get moaned at for over engineering things... ________________________________ Mark Jack
bearing to leaves success, actually (tap requires If you hve a spare 3/16" bit, you could chop a couple of " off the end of a wooden broom handle, drill a 3/16" (or slightly smaller) hole, fill with
Hi All, Is there anyone on this list who's going to this months weekend workshop? I'm thinking along the lines of if anyone's going from the south of the UK (or close to Oxford), we might be able to
Do you mean this one - http://www.fb-flugtechnik.de/Produkte/FlyCom_perform/flycom_perform.html? It looks like a bit of paper map and inkjet printed ASI/ALT. I always think there something a bit dod
the Although not a bad idea, I can't see that it would stop the thread stripping. I don't know this engine, but I had a similar problem on a motor bike with 2 x M6 bolts into about 5mm of cast ali.
I reckon it will be a very good idea to lock it some how. I've never been a fan of locking compounds, sometime they can work too well and cause other problems. The correct torque setting is very imp
would There is another method - get a welder to fill in the original hole, drill and tap. I think I would trust that more than a helicoil, especially on something that's proven to be a critical comp
Hi All, I have just set up a web page (or set of) for advertising Europa related items. This is something I was working on as part of another project, but thought it might be useful within this group
Yeah, I think I'd rather see a tapped hole as well. As for the weld, I guess it depends on the item that needs to be welded. I've had everything --From pistons to cylinder heads welded and never had
Hi Rowland, Although this shouldn't be covered by the FAQ, maybe it could be included one way or another? Maybe a recommended check list or something? Cheers, Mark. ________________________________
drill the investment I understand what you're saying and I know it does effect the properties of the area that's being heated up. I've only ever had it done on motor bikes which are a much higher st
will the phosphor holding up, Is this true when you consider the mass balance weight? The fact that the stick doesn't need anyone holding it and the plane stays level, suggests to me that there must
activate lever I think the load can be experienced by removing both sides of the tailplane and trying to lift the mass balance by twisting the tube. I'm affraid I couldn't answer that, I'm still ver
strips Dave, You should be careful what you say here... if you've got the beer, I might fake the faulty fuel pump! :) Cheers, Mark. ________________________________ Mark Jackson - 07050 645590 europ
carefully protecting the ribs of my 'dolly' I keep on ending up with creases in the fuselage, each of which will need repairing. that I can attach the engine frame, jack the tail and spin the fusela
I haven't said much on this yet, because I'm not in a possition to help out much at the moment (I'm without a flying plane, no trailer, baby about to fill the final bedroom and workshop fully needed
to available Well count me in for the little I can do. As a builder it will be useful to do a bit of networking with owners of flying kits. allowing would copies may If you want me to help out, I ca
for adequate Is it realy worth going thinking about 24/7? After all the Europa can't fly 24/7 (in this country) and if the parts are coming from Kirkbymoorside to, say, London, I think volenteers fo
Hi All, Does anyone who lives near Oxford need anything picking up from Kirkbymoorside this weekend? I'm going up there for the weekend workshop and would be happy to pick stuff up and save you the c