Following on from the thread on noisy Microair radio=92s, I have just received the Xcom intercom ordered direct from Xair in Aus. Very good service although I did have to pay the postie an extra =A32
I note from the Rotax maintenance recommendations that after changing the oil filter, one should open it up and inspect the paper 'web'. Do most owners do this and if so, how do you open the filter i
I was thinking of possibly visiting Sweden later this year in G-RIXS and wondered if there is a Europa point of contact over there? Richard Iddon G-RIXS
Rowland. I would appreciate an up to date list. Can you email? riddon@sent.com Thanks. Richard Richard - no factory rep if that's what you mean - but a high proportion of Europa builders in EAA Chapt
As a compulsive survey filler-inner I just clicked on the link but it doesn't work. Takes you to shell but click on the survey link and 'the requested file is not found' Richard Iddon G-RIXS We've re
Oops, I seem to have lost the link to the Europa builders / flyers picture gallery and can't find it anywhere. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks. Richard Iddon (G-RIXS)
Paul, I had a rough running engine for a while and traced it back to a slight kink in one throttle cable which caused a very slight hesitation on one side when adjusting the throttle, but only at cer
Svein, I have used Kevin's method. I didn't keep a record but seem to recall that around 26in. was the correct length. It is relatively easy to fit one then take it off and adjust the length if too l
Looks good William. Just checked Notam,s and there is a ballooning event on about 30 miles NW of Tatenhill, with a NW wind forecast so keep your eyes open for big round things hanging in the sky. Hop
On checking my engine bay (912S, approx 80 hours) I note that there is a good deal of blackening around various parts, presumably caused by a slight leak somewhere from the exhaust. Is it acceptable
Thoughts from Mr Wilson, "Hmmm? I wonder if I can do to these two what I have done to my Europa customers / suppliers / employees??" Richard Iddon G-RIXS http://www.todayspilot.co.uk/tp_rally/large/I
I have a good friend who happens to be a Rotax dealer / engineer. He advised me to check the carb flanges on my 912S at every service as he has known them to fail even on new engines. It is easy to d
I have a flat bed beavertail trailer, adapted to take a tri gear with custom made wing supports etc. surplus to my requirements. If interested please email me off forum at riddon@sent.com for picture
Kevin, I have a 912S and didn't need the naca vent in the lower cowl so I cut this out and glassed it over then filled and finished it to (marginally) reduce the drag. I have however had a small prob
How to re-tension tri gear bungees =91in the field=92 I converted my tri gear bungee to the =91Kevin Pilcher=92 system of separate bands a while ago and installed them by winching them down with ratc
Following the recommendations from Rotax, I have recently changed from Castrol GTX magnatec to Shell VSX4 for my 912S. I seem to be consuming more of this and getting more 'nicotine' stains down the
David, Where did you get your battery from? Regards. Richard. Bob, A small Gas recombinant battery (17amphrs) fits beautifully against the firewall above pax feet with minimal construction needed to
Fred, This summer I have participated in two week long trips round Europe in company with 6 other Rotax powered Europa's on one trip and 3 on the second, flying up to 300 miles each day. During the t
Al, Fill any gaps then mask up to the line of the door frame inside the glass and paint over the half inch or so of glass as you paint the doors to cover the area where you can see the redux. But mak
I fitted the 'standard' type door locks with a jubilee clip on the door push rod as a stop and barrel lock which rotates a cam against it to stop the handle being turned when door is locked. I have j