hello all I'm new to this group - considering buying a taildragger Europa to fly --From a farm strip NE England. Can anyone tell me if the XS baggage space is big enough for 2 folding bicycles (Bromp
Now I am assured that it is possible to fit 2 folding bikes into a Europa baggage area, I am looking for one to convert to taildragger. Ideally I would like to fit an engine (I am impressed with the
Has anyone modified a completed Europa Classic from normal baggage area to increased baggage area? Is it difficult, time consuming, expensive? I suspect this question has already been asked on this f
I had an enjoyable flight in a Europa today. The main drawback was that the fuel smell was there - and became very strong and off putting when I was trying sideslips. Tank was about half full. I do n
I am wondering about the length of strip I intend to use for a mono classic (to be converted to tailwheel). 450yards - slight uphill. The figures look marginal. Does a variable pitch prop have any sl
Dear all Thanks for useful info about fuel smell and landing distance. The next question relates to changing the Europa Classic engine from Rotax 912UL to Rotax 912ULS. It is currently fitted with Wa
Nice to be able to report that I may have fixed the fuel smell. I found the breather pipe had come completely adrift from the fuel tank behind the passanger seat. I have reattached it - but the fuel
Hello all - advice and experience please I discovered that fuel is leaking from the gauge sender unit which is mounted inside the pilot headrest - an obvious cause of the fuel smell. I was calibratin
Well - I have the fuel tank sealer paste ready to fix the leak. Looking for cork gaskets now. The tailwheel fork is twisted. It is the later model. Should it be twisted? Can it be used if straightene
Hi All Doing lots of circuits in G-WUFF. Field very wet and muddy. Suddenly I realise that the instruments and windshield are becoming obscured by emulsified sheep poo blasting up through the gear le
Hi again I am finding the slight uphill slope a bit much for the 80hp Rotax on takeoff with 2 persons. Where is it best to look for a good 912ULS 100hp? UK based. William Bliss
Hi All I need some advice/experience on paint colours suitable for the Europa - in particular silver metallic. Is it feasable? The build manual does not mention metallic paints. William Bliss G-WUFF
Hi all again I am going to update the panel of G-WUFF. At the same time I will change the engine from 912ul to 912uls, and fit a Woodcomp VP prop with Smartcontroller. At present it has analogue gaug
Another favour I forgot to ask regarding my panel updating plans for G-WUFF I would be grateful for photo's of existing Europa panels so I can get an idea of what instruments may fit and where. Thank
On a flight to the Isle of Bute today I found that the radio was intermittently failing to receive and transmit. Not a power problem. I have heard that Europa aerials can be difficult (earth?). How i
Dear all again The upholtsery in G-WUFF is coming adrift - and will be more so after I have made a few alterations. Can anyone recommend a UK based upholsterer? North would be better. Thanks William
Dear all Can anyone tell me who sells stick grips to fit the Europa 1.25 inch diameter stick. I want to fit one in order to control trim and the variable prop. Anyone out there operating a mono with
Dear All My fuel sight tube is about to be renewed. It does not seem to be very accurate. Is there a more reliable installation position than the pilot footwell? Will Bliss G-WUFF
Dear All again. Trust you have had a good xmas and are looking forwards to 2013. Mr father in law and I have been trying to figure out what fried my Narco com earth terminals. Think we found the caus
Anyone help with this please My Europa has a Narco 810 radio. The aerial cable routes via a Narco Com FM Antenna Filter P/N 01530-0101 Can someone tell me what it is there for? Is it really needed? T