Hi all, Just to pass on waht I have learnt, in the hope that it helps others; Having recently bought Europa Mono G-BVVP, the paintwork was in a poor state so I needed to recover it. One wing in parti
Bob, Mine was the original post, and I don't mind a bit if you repeat it! The short version was, as you say, 'don't use T-cut'. Ian Mansfeld, G-BVVP. to since more on
Hopefully this replies to the group! As regards groundplanes, I have not tried alternatives, but the groundplane does not have to be flat. Locally ining the inside of the fuselage with heavy duty tin
May as well have a say too - seems to me that a taildragger conversion offers best of both worlds; no heavier and no more drag than a mono, but enough of a 'real' aeroplane to give a sense of satisfa
Can anyone suggest good ways to tie down a Europa Classic mono while touring? I guess around the main wheel leg and the tailwheel, as the wing outriggers do not look good places. (I know that there a
Does anyone know if making the plenum mod to take 'cold' air into a 912 classic mono with a 912 will increase the chances of carb icing? In other words, do I need to consider the carb heating mod as
Thankyou to all who replied on this topic. The consensus seems to be that no-one has actually experienced carb icing on the 912 with the plenum mod (or indeed without it), so it looks as if I can saf
I don't think that this needs to be reported 'confidentially', and it may save someone else a heart-stopping moment. Europa Classic Mono with 912 & Warp Drive 3 bladed fixed pitch prop. After a nice
Not bad, but does anyone know how to get them listed by lat/long so that you don't have to wade through the lot? I did e-mail NATS about the poor user interface to NOTAMS, but am not suprised to have
I could use some advice here, for a 912 engine in a mono. I recently changed the oil pressure gauge to cure a rapidly fluctuating indication (far quicker than the oil pressure could feasibly change).
Richard, The 'binnacle' is plastic and so transparent to GPS frequencies, so no problem there. However, you may want to try it first before a permanent fit, as these aerials can easily pick up noise
There is a VHF frequency that is exactly a 10th harmonic of the civil GPS one, and it is 122.760MHz. This is why some manufacturers, such as Garmin, offer a plug-in notch filter. Although you may thi
Just caght up with the thread. I have used a wedge of hard rubber as an aid in holding the parking brake on. Made it out of an old Land Rover mudflap! worked for me. Ian. the onto throttle) stabilize
At the risk of starting a controversial debate... can users advise as to the preferred type of CS prop for a Classic 912 (80hp)? What sort of weight & CG change is likely from the standard fixed-pitc
I can't offer you any covers, but if you want to get some, I can fully recommend the ones by Jaxida. They are waterproof yet porous to air and with an inner material that promotes a self polishing ac
I have heard that Mathew Leach does good upholstery work in Europa's, but unfortunatley the telephone number that I have for him is wrong. Can anyone tell me a good number or e-mail address for him?