I own G-IPOD (XS Kit #573), the builder, Steve Vestuti, installed some cabling into the wings for wing tip strobes and/or nav lights. The cabling spec is good for LED type. I would like some recommen
Hi chaps, Looking for some advice on flying my Europa tomorrow (16th April), planning on a trip Essex to Cosford. The whole of UK airspace is shut down to commercial jet traffic, what is the opinion
Guys, I was looking for a convenient online way of storing the logbook and came across www.crewlogbook.com. There are various analysis tools and the ability to import/export from Excel and other form
Having had experience with Rotax engines ran on only Avgas 100LL l would estimate you have a high chance of big expenses well before TBO. Hence price l would recommend is around 4000-4500. Obviously
Personally l have had good support from Mike and the guys at Europa. They are a bit slow and this is an area they could improve on. So far l have not parted company with any of my money. My Europa is
Well l am no accountant (l am therefore covering my backside from any legal flak...). I do have a high regard for people like David Stanbridge - he and l have lived parallel lives in many respects. H
I have a tri-gear XS with steam panel. On purchase the ferry pilot accidently busted the AI sight bar (it lodged inside the Allen electric AI making it useless). Looking forward to the Permit renewal
Harry M has the run-out models at GBP 2995 brand new and warrantied. See www.gps.com Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299560#299560
Hi, Sounds like a decent idea. Probably see you there. Regards John G-IPOD Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=300084#300084
Here are a few more pics. I took shots of most attendees, mainly rear 3/4 shots. Email if you want a specific plane. Note Frans heavily modded cowl/cooling/ventilation on Dutch reg Europa PH-DIY. Rea
Apologies for the rather excessive size of the attachments in last post. I do hope it does not bung up the system! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=301269#3012
I have just received a Kannad 406 Compact ELT which came with the AV-200 whip antenna. I was originally hoping to just screw the ELT down and use a whip attached directly to the unit. However, l wond
Frans, Yes that's good advice, the D-panel is easier to access as well. I will have a look at the posibilities next week when l manage to get to the airfield again. Have you wired the remote switch i
I have had some recent concerns about radio transmission quality (MicroAir 760 using standard fin mounted antenna). The reception is 5/5, but transmission on the ground is weak (especially after star
In response to Mark's post, l have experience of submitting Mods to the LAA, especially structural and powerplant installations. I have various delegated authority signatures, inc active work as a CV
Hi, saw your post, try Markcs @ btinternet.com he runs the LAA. ET avionics course and is very helpful, he just started a business so his availability should be good. He is helping with swop out of s
Hell everyone, I am installing a Garmin SL30 into G-IPOD and wish to know the best place for the NAV antenna. It's a tri-gear and l have the standard fin mounted COMM antenna. Many thanks, John Read
Thanks chaps, Garmin make a big thing about the advanced design of the SL30. Hopefully that is one of the reasons why most users seem to be able to use a single antenna. Some circles think that a spl
Paddy, Sounds good, be aware that you can get down drafts on short final approach for 21 . It is my birthday, so l guess l might be good for 'day release papers'. Regards John Read this topic online
Chaps (and Chapesses), As a newby to this European touring lark it would be great to have some info from others about routing. As G-IPOD has just undergone (under going actually) a mild panel re-fit,