Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 14:11:47
Hello, My name is Matt Carpenter and I live in Amarillo, Texas. 3 of us purchased the Europa XS A138 Tri-gear from Bill Richards who lives in NH. We have been flying it for 9 or so months. Bill Richa
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 14:09:47
Since I am not the builder of my Europa, I have not had any experience with glass. My question is this: Can I buy a "glass repair" kit at the local store here? Will it be compatible with the redux al
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 16:37:08
Paul, Yes, I did see your eyeball vent mod and that is what got me thinking about putting some in. In fact I am installing 2 eyeball vents down close to feet.. these provide heat. Right now they are
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2004 13:29:21
These are all great ideas! Thanks everybody. Matt Carpenter While at Home Depot you can pick up one of the foam house insulation panels. Not the white Styrene that have the large granules but the blu
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2004 09:35:05
You are correct, I did not post any pictures.. this time. Matt Carpenter I don't think Matt posted any pictures or links. Paul has some photos in the Gallery. http://forum.okhuijsen.org/modules.php?s
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 09:34:26
I had a hard time finding insurance as well. Europa XS Tri-Gear -- First they had down that it has a retractable landing gear. After a few phone calls, and a picture the price dropped down 1/2. So In
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 11:32:12
I agree! I am using gas at 1.85$ per gallon. Three of is are splitting the insurance, hanger rent, and maint cost.. I figure it costs around 22$ an hour to fly, but we charge ourselves 25$ to fly (he
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 10:49:14
Where in Texas do you live? Contact me offlist if you like.. mcarpenter@concordefs.com Can anyone tell me if there is any difference in Epibond 420 and Araldite 420? My kit was shipped with both of t
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 10:13:51
Hello, I downloaded the new version of testing software for the TCU. Then I checked the serial numbers (again), and my serial number is above the need for a dongle.. I then started my laptop up in DO
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 13:32:39
I did boot to DOS mode. This is an old windows 95 laptop, with and old version of Dos. You can bypass the startup scripts for windows with the button F8. You can then drop to DOS, with no windows bei
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 09:41:57
ah! Okay, well just by luck I happen to have a null modem adapter. The cable that comes from the TCU.. I did plug it into the back of the laptop, no extension cable. So, I will try a Null modem adapt
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 09:48:14
My EIS 2000 has a "Coolant Temp" readout.. After many hours last night I was able to track down the wire.. it goes no where. So, is there a place to add a temp probe to a 914? I went through the manu
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 09:36:14
My EIS 2000 has an unused AUX2 input. I was thinking that I could monitor Airbox temp on AUX2.. Where would I find a probe for the airbox? There is a place ready for a connection on the airbox for a
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:51:51
It will suck the antifreeze back. About 6 months ago, I had a overheating problem one hot day when flying. It pushed all the fluid it could into the overflow box. Luckily I was landing in 3 minutes..
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 13:05:17
My overflow box is a little less then half empty. We found that if its any more then 1/2 full then it will full the box all the way up, and start to leak out. After the engine cools, the "extra" flui
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 10:04:04
We have owned/flown our A138 for almost 1 year. This entire time I knew that something was not right about the engine.. not enough power! Sure we had no problem taking off, we had no problem going pl
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 13:05:34
No idea if the MP and tech are calibrated at this time. That is something that I am going to look into this week. We assumed they were done correctly, but have no idea really. mattc Matt, is The wast
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 14:01:41
I have a Grand Rapids EIS 2000 for RPM, MP, and all Temps.. It has worked great.. now the question is.. is it reading it correctly? I need to get the TCU software working so that I can compare readin
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 09:46:21
My EIS 2000 watches EGT, CHT, MP, Oil Temp/Pressure, etc. EGT is always good on mine, so I am not worried about the RPM.. UNTIL I saw last night that the EIS 2000 says "If you have a Rotax CDI then s
Author: Carpenter Matt <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2004 10:24:58
I have been looking at some LightSpeed ANR Headsets.. The performance figures between the LightSpeed and the Bose are very close.. And the Price.. well about 500$ less! Anybody have details, or comme