Regarding seating. I had flow in a number of Europas prior to completing my own. What I found was that most of the builders did not give consideration to lumbar support (lower back). Unfortunately, I
There is no need to go through the firewall for your fuel lines. I ran my fuel lines from within the tunnel up through the gap between the engine mount (where the bungee is attached to) and top of th
Craig, Give John Hurst a call at Lockwood Aviation in Fl. He can be reached at 863-655-5100. He developed a differential pressure Gauge for the 914 working with UMA instruments. Regards, Erich Trombl
As posted in my e-mail yesterday, John Hurst is now working for Lockwood at the number listed in my post. (863-655-5100). I know this to be true as I phoned him just prior to making my post to the gr
I may be attending Copperstate this year, won't know for a week or so. I will post my cell number to group in the event I am able to attend. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Cell: 702.682.0219 Erich
Dan, You are obvioulsly not alone in this matter. After extensive diagnostics, I found for N28ET that the problem was in the fiberglass cuff that you glass in place over the spars. The cuff is requir
Patrick, In addition to all the other suggestions you might want to check the magneto connections. I have found that the bullet connections on the mags get corroded/oxidized over time which leads to
Steve D, I noted that you sealed your tank inlets/outlets with duct tape and were rewarded with dust in the tank. I found that using plastic wrap (Saran Wrap used for kitchen/cooking ware) folded ove
I have had great success making my own bond able studs from left over fuselage material (fiberglass foam sandwich). First layout the circles on the fiberglass material to be used. Next, I used a hole
Patrick, Regarding the throttle cables. Remove and throw away the inner cable and replace it with a solid Bowden cable/wire from ACS part number 05-15500. It comes with a metal casing that you will n
Ferg wrote: " I read with interest Erich's suggestion to replace the kit cable internal lines with AS parts, which (I forget who) said were not a good fit. We sometimes speak in generalities, and whi
Having had some difficulty finding the Nippon Denso spark plug X27-EPR-U9 for use in the Rotax 914 I thought I would pass along the following vendor. www.sparkplugs.com The price is very reasonable (
Regarding transition training for the Europa. This what I did. I have a classic mono that has been flying now for almost three years. Prior to the first flight I worked with the local FSDO to amend m
Craig, wrote "Also when done there was oil from the exhaust down the port side of the aircraft. Mostly small black spray spots. Is this normal?" Yes. When the engine has sat for some time oil weeps p
On behalf of Lynn Elsner I am making this posting. Lynn has a set of Classic wings for sale. The wings are in kit form and have not been started. He is asking only $1,500 for the lot. Lynn is located
Sorry to learn of yet another throttle cable failure. Fortunately it occurred on the ground. I fear that this will not be last failure to be reported with the next chap not being so lucky. As I have
if anyone can comment on the problem I have with getting a smooth running engine at RPM below about 3600 on my 914. Could it be overmuch fuel pressure and carb flooding with both pumps on in my paral
Gary, I also have the 914 with an RC Allen AI. I find that when at idle the AI drops offline, with the "OFF" flag being displayed. However, as soon as I am off idle the unit will come back online. I
Regarding paint for your bird... I used Sherwin Williams Acry Glow an Acrylic Urethane which I highly recommend. It is a true aircraft paint and is resistant to most, if not all, solvents and fuels f
Ron, The supplied cable is 3/32", as should be the Nico sleeves. Erich Trombley N28ET Classic Mono 914 How have those flying Europas in US been swaging their cables? I have a Nico tool and nicos for