Author: Nigel Charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 09:17:21
Having just changed to this new forum I have also changed my e-mail address. Although my Compuserve address will be operational for a few more months anyone wishing to contact me in future should use
Author: Nigel Charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 10:04:37
I have had a lot of interest about the Europa Club Outrigger mod and have obtained some lengths of the stainless tube for other monowheel owners as it has proved difficult to obtain. This initial sto
Author: Nigel Charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 18:31:51
the during off I hold the stick full aft until about 35-40kts when I relax the backpressure to allow the tail to lift. Higher powered Europas (100hp or more) accelerate fast enough so that the relati
Author: Nigel Charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 10:40:27
Does anyone know a retail outlet in the UK for grease and sealant as required for the Airmaster prop? The 5 suitable grease types are listed in the Owner's Manual but I have yet to find a retailer wh
Author: Nigel Charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 10:43:13
I would suggest that an aileron trim is only really worthwhile if there is an appreciable amount of time operating 1 POB and 2 POB. Otherwise just use a fixed tab to set it up for your normal trim c
Author: Nigel Charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2003 11:16:21
more info? This mod overcomes two main problems with the outrigger pivot. Firstly in its present form it is only a matter of time before wear makes it sloppy (particularly if you fly from grass strip
Author: Nigel Charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2003 11:17:29
That demonstrator if the that to long acceptable Hi Dave My empty Europa has a Cof G set at 60.63 which seems about perfect. It is impossible to have too forward a Cof G and the only way to get it ou
Author: Nigel Charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2003 11:41:10
I prefer to use a stall warning device. There are two available in the UK. The factory now supplies one and their is another marketed by Alan Couzens. Although the stall strips work well when placed
Author: Nigel Charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2003 11:18:05
That demonstrator if the that to long acceptable Hi Dave My empty Europa has a Cof G set at 60.63 which seems about perfect. It is impossible to have too forward a Cof G and the only way to get it ou
Author: Nigel Charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 09:31:25
I don't think the CAA are too concerned about the font style if it is easily read. The more difficult decision is the font size. The stipulated legal size is too big for the Europa fuselage as the le
Author: Nigel Charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 08:02:51
Hi Dave Have you had your prop dynamically balanced as this may be the cause of your vibration? The Europa pitot and static sources were originally mounted on the fin tip and fuselage sides respectiv
Author: Nigel Charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 08:38:22
The outrigger mod is a Europa Club mod. Having fitted it to my Europa as an individual mod (UK PFA approved) the PFA suggested that it was made more readily available. I have twice mentioned it to th
Author: Nigel Charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 19:04:31
Hi Ferg I ordered 5 feet first time around and although that was enough for 15 aircraft it was soon used up. To make things easier for customers I have decided to buy the following to make up the kit
Due to a redesign of my control sticks I have a pair of MAC Stick Grips (Model G5) for sale. The G5 version has 4 pushbuttons for trim on the top and a PTT button at the front. Mine are mounted on cr
Author: Nigel Charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 08:27:55
<Also where do I source an engraved stainless plate with my reg. no. on?< I supplied a piece of leftover firewall to a local signmaker/shoe repairer shop. They then engraved my registration for a rea
Author: Nigel Charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 08:15:43
and windows, I was wondering if the prices are justified. Does it really cost another $200 to put a vent in one window? or $200 to add a bulge for the bugeye windows? or $310 for a thicker windshiel
Author: Nigel Charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 08:30:53
achieved with the combination of maximum MP (allowable) with the minimum RPM for that power setting. This may only be the case for radials ...... I'm not sure.< This may be true in theory. With a Ro
Author: Nigel Charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2003 08:46:53
passes through the firewall? I have bought a couple of nylon cable glands which would work well but I am having second thoughts about using them due to the fact that they are not 'fireproof'< I woul
I decided against using the prefabricated NACA vents for three reasons. Firstly as indicated by the recent emails the quality is poor. Secondly the access for adjustment is poor. Thirdly there is no