I would be careful to be sure you know what you are getting with the Viking engine. The engine itself is probably fine. However the system comes from Jan Eggenfellner, who previously was selling conv
I recently took over a Europa XS project that has most of the structure now complete. I am based at an Airpark on Cape Cod in the US, and previously built a Lancair 360. After going through the aircr
I really want to thank the many people who answered my questions, you saved me a lot of time, and I learned what I wanted. Very refreshing, not even the Lancair List was quite as quick in replying to
Raimo, Do you have any photos of the Laminova unit installed? flight hours. I am 100% happy. I installed Laminova because I did not like an idea about a separate oil-cooler. The oil temp follow alway
Frans, Thanks for posting the photos. That is an impressive scheme that you created, especially as it obviously works. As a matter of interest, what difference do you see in aircraft performance? You
Frans, I will probably regret this, but I will make some guesses as to why climbing and then diving causes the speed to increase. It sounds to me as though you are seeing the airflow boundary layer d
I used Smooth Prime and Superfil on the Lancair that I built. I had no problems with either of them, and they were a lot easier to use than the alternatives. I intend to use them again on my Europa.
I want to work out how many yards of upholstery fabric are needed to cover the interior of a Europa. If anyone has done this, could you please advise on how much fabric or leather you used, and was t
I am getting close to having to select an electric constant speed feathering prop for my 914-powered Europa XS Trigear. The choice seems to be between the Woodcomp and the Airmaster. Does anyone have
Thanks to everyone who answered my original post, there was a lot of information there. My end conclusion was much as when I posted, that the Woodcomp prop blades are really good, but the combination
Thanks. However the Whirlwind story is confusing. Effectively there are now two Whirlwind companies, the original for fixed pitch props and a spin-off for constant speed. I think that Martin at Airma
I am building an XS which was originally intended to take a 912, but I have changed to a 914. As a result, I am missing the aluminum sheet parts CD6 and CD7 which define the air intake compartment. E
I am in the process of fitting the cowling to my 914-equipped XS. The number 1 exhaust pipe seems to be touching the cowling, and may even be pushing it forward. I am sure that I am not the first per
Fred, I am interested. What are they likely to cost? wing tip light covers...I'll be making a run of them shortly. I offer the light cover only, but in my installation, I have fitted LED position lig
Let me emphasize the importance of using a Temperfoam or Comforfoam seat bottom cushion. Two years ago I flew my Lancair 360 when the engine quit after only 8 hours from new, because the fuel transfe
Graham, Do you mean like this? Photo is of my instrument panel ready for installations. Both sides are hinged, with 2 Camloc fasteners for each side; both are hinged, with one shown closed and the ot
I have glued my Europa side windows into the doors, as per the manual. However I do not see any mention of filling and sealing the joint between the window and the door frame. When I built my Lancair
When I started shopping for an EFIS, I was very tempted by the MGL units. I eventually did not go with them because, although very entrepreneurial, they keep changing the configuration and, worse, le
The correct address is www.aluminiumracing.com, and I can vouch for the quality of their rads. The one I got from them was beautifully made, and considerably cheaper than the Rotax one.