Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:09:56
Greetings from Kenya, using the new modern approach of communication with the forum (thanks Ira!) My Europa is classic, Rotax 912 UL, Warpdrive ground-adjusted prop. 550 hours on the engine. The airf
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:39:53
Many thanks for your replies, Jeff, Terry and Barry, I'll cast about under the cowlings, do some insulation with firesleeve, check for hot carbs. Strange that this is the first time this has happened
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:36:08
The Pilot III was a great GPS, but had its limitations. The most serious being the reliance on its internal lithium battery to retain waypoints, routes etc. When this tiny battery ran down (Garmin sa
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:35:39
That has to be a record Ivor! I got 10 years out of my old Garmin 90 (Aviation GPS), which had the same internal battery issue. It may depend on the complexity of tracks and waypoints stored - mine u
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 22:12:13
My fin mounted 12V DC Filser strobe went u/s, and I have spent some time looking for a similar strobe that will fit in the hole in the fin (5 cm exact diameter). I settled on the Illusion strobe from
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:06:43
Yes, really meant in series... its is mak by Aircraft Spruce, heres the description, also the attachment shows the circuit: Has no effect on the charging or electrical system. *Works on a simple ligh
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:58:29
Many thanks for all the replies, especially Frans and Jan for their technical responses. I attach again the simplified wiring diagram, showing the in series connection, this diagram enclosed with the
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:14:59
Thanks Frans and Jan, An additional wiring diagram shows the switch that by-passes the strobe box from the AC supply as 20 Amp, so there's a hefty current. I'll be putting the box as close to the rec
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:17:14
This is to congratulate Thomas on completion of his trip from Germany to Cameroun in his Europa Classic. It must have been an amazing trip, and I take my hat off to him. Having flown in that part of
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:49:32
Does anyone know the best way to get this plug out? I burred the hexagonal inset, so hex key (allen key) no longer going to get it out. I have tried clonking gently with hammer (as per various instru
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:14:49
Many thanks to all for your comments. Lots of ideas, I'll try with the least brutal and work upwards. All best Richard Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=366803#
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:23:35
Greetings to all from Kenya, My Rotax 912UL is of early serial number, and according to the Maintenance Manual the TBO is 1200 hrs (assuming all service bulletins have been complied with), and a cale
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:19:53
Hi Jim and Heather, I would really appreciate a copy of that article. Thanks Richard Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=366964#366964
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:32:40
Thanks Bob, Jim and Heather, The article is very useful, many thanks for posting it. Great guidelines for assessing engine condition. I was a little surprised that so few responses came in regarding
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:21:48
Hi, I would like one too. I assume this is for the vertical pipe to the filler just ahead of the vents on top, rather than the XS-to-Classic retrofit arrangement, where the filler is on the side of t
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:40:35
Flying a Cessna in Uganda, I have had an insect (mudwasp) block the pitot with mud over a 1 hour stop at a bush strip! For the Europa pitot cover, I use a short piece of plastic tube of right diamete
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 04:52:44
Steve, Building a Europa... its quite a long journey. Unless you are at the stage where spouse actually prefers you out of the house, it definitely helps if you are already divorced.... Richard Kenya
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 01:06:05
I landed gear up (monowheel classic). I lowered the gear, to slow down as usual, but forgot to lock. This was on a grass strip in Uganda, it had just rained, ground was soft. Touched down tailwheel f
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2012 02:16:09
Paul, I have a gear locked microswitch mounted on the inner port side of the wheel well. It is engaged by a small flat plate fixed to the side of the LGO8P arm, such that when the arm has actually mo
Author: Richard Lamprey <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2012 01:30:52
Frans, In Kenya I operate my Europa classic with 912UL (ground-adjustable warpdrive prop) --From a strip at 5,500' elevation, often when airtemp is around 27-30C, therefore density altitude is about