My current prop is the standard 3 blade Warpdrive, but unfortunately shortened in its early life due to a ground encounter. Diameter is reduced to about 58", which (I assume) reduces significantly as
therefore should run smoother than the Warp Drive. Arplast blades leading edge is unprotected and will erode when flying in rain. The first thing to do is to check with your GSAC if they would approv
Hi there, When I bought my Europa Classic two years ago it was "delivered" without the flap root extensions fitted. The baby flies smoothly, while I suspect some undesirable drag generated by the gap
Here you are ! http://terryseaver.home.comcast.net/~terryseaver/N135TD_mods.htm Lot of good stuff here. I did my jacking block from this. Very easy to make, and very convenient. Jean-Paul Europa mono
[Question] Interested in knowing how all that stuff can fit into the Europa panel.... Very busy place I would think ! Who already did that ? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/v
I used to have a similar issue with the 8.00x6. I switched to 7.00x6 and it works fine. I do not notice significant change in ground operations. Jean-Paul Europa 332 Read this topic online here: http
Hello there, My fuel lines currently route inside the cockpit, which is obviously not "by the book" and involves bends plus quite awful firewall crossing. I would like to revert to the standard way,
I get 65 liters total, 7 liters reserve. It seems there is significant variability here.... Jean-Paul Monowheel 332 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=247966#247
BTW I observed a nasty issue when leaving the aircraft outside on a warm day, tank full (or close to). Fuel spills off the vent, for what I presume being a significant quantity (taints the paint, and
The solution is actually in the latest CBM-16 build manual I got from the Europa website. [Embarassed] The vent fitting F09B mounting instructions now clearly shows that a 30cm aluminium extension tu
If I properly understand, this demonstrates that fuel consumption increases very significantly with altitude, right? I have heard/read a lot of different things about altitude compensation for the Bi
I had such erratic fluctuations once in the past after an annual inspection. I took me a while... to simply discover that my ground connection to the battery was loose. The battery was not playing it
Sven, Mode S is (fortunately) not yet mandatory for VFR in France. To my understanding it is enforced only for IFR flights. Most small aircraft are still equipped with mode C, and there is no problem
I personally use Aeroweb (the official Meteo-France aviation weather service), but as mentioned above you need an access code. Another great source is from Orbifly, and it is very handy (displays a s
Doesn't help, but I have exactly the same question at the moment ! The layout sequence is not crystal clear. Any tips/pictures about Mod43 welcome. Jean-Paul France Read this topic online here: http:
Bonjour Jean-Philippe, This could be a good bar discussion, fueled by liters of beer... What is strange here is that flight conditions were apparently not suited for a significant risk of icing. Nega
I recently purchased from Europa the outrigger mechanisms fairings (parts SK4) for my Classic monowheel. Unfortunately the fairings do not fit well to the underwing profile, and it seems some rework
Good to know you are back in the air. I know this drove you mad, but the positive thing is the shared experience. See you soon, probably in Blois early July, weather permitting. Jean-Paul LFEF Read t
After installing the Skydrive carb heat kit, I had to cut the back of my former standard Rotax fuel/heat shield cups to cope with the extra lenght. As their function is now only partial (half of the
Folks, Many thanks for your quick answers. Alfred's design seems to perfectly match my current expectations as I have the trays already, while Svein gives an interesting alternative. I will be back t