- 381. Re: Capacitance fuel guages (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 May 1997 18:42:50
- linear response of the capacitance unit. However seven seems to work fine.<< The capacitance sender as fitted in a Europa is far from linear because it measures fuel depth. Graham
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00119.html (7,701 bytes)
- 382. Re: Squeeges (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 12 May 1997 19:25:30
- layups.<< They are. Can't think why Europa don't supply them. Graham
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00132.html (6,856 bytes)
- 383. Re: Capacitance fuel guages (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 12 May 1997 19:25:21
- for the non linear tank shape to give a linear meter reading.<< I'm told it's only problem is relatively wide variations in dielectric constant between fuels. Wouldn't surprise me if the calorific v
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00133.html (7,886 bytes)
- 384. Re: aft bulkhead (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 May 1997 19:38:52
- --From alloy or carbon fibre<< I must confess, it's me. My spinner backplate is pressure formed in a two part steel mould using heat resistant resin and carbon fibre. It is accurately bored for the
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00153.html (7,153 bytes)
- 385. Re: re-introduction & weight question (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 20:01:48
- finish. Maybe too little resin??<< Dunno, Chuck. The only calibration I know is the Burt Rutan one. 6 plies BID, 10"X16" should weigh 11 oz. or so. If there are white flecks in the layup, that's air
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00164.html (7,836 bytes)
- 386. Re: Capacitance fuel guages (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 17:21:54
- operate just on Avgas?<< Very rarely use Avgas. We are supposed to use 4 star mogas, even though Rotax say unleaded. Could be it is a mixed cocktail. Graham
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00175.html (7,685 bytes)
- 387. Re: Jabiru (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 17:21:48
- Kts on the Vmo<< What about the cooling drag? Do you have proper 14 degree ducts to slow the air efficiently and accelerate it again after using it ? Graham
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00176.html (7,813 bytes)
- 388. Re: Repainting (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 19:47:50
- Don't forget your hands. Invest in a box of surgical rubber latex gloves. I once fisheyed a wing through touching it after working on my brakes. Graham
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00186.html (7,227 bytes)
- 389. Re: Finished Fin (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 May 1997 20:11:20
- that yet! Not enough stippling.<< Stippling puts bubbles in. Far better to use a rubber squeegee. {;-)) Graham
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00200.html (6,844 bytes)
- 390. Re: Mods n' things (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 06:37:31
- Try an Arplast VP prop. Helps a lot. We did a high ambient, relatively high density altitude take off and climb at gross from Geneva last summer and it helped us a lot. I recently did a go round fro
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00203.html (8,679 bytes)
- 391. Re: Mods n' things (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 06:37:37
- more for mail about actual flying experiences<< I think you're right, we should start to talk more about the flying side to keep this place interesting. Two bits worth for starters {{:-)) I don't be
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00204.html (9,193 bytes)
- 392. Re: engine temp, propeller (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 20:11:51
- to help with the internal (cowl) heating problems<< Give my regards to Kim Prout and tell him I'm impressed with his speeds. How many Knots did his tailwheel fairing get? Did he achieve 145 kts by a
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00235.html (7,810 bytes)
- 393. Re: engine temp, propeller (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 20:11:54
- keinen Schnee<< Gut, danke, unt dir? Hoffentlich kommen wir 23 Juni. Glad that your taxi trials are going well. Your under cowling temps are not unusual. Have you enlarged the cooling air outlet? It
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00236.html (9,824 bytes)
- 394. Re: Rudder-Fin Connection (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 20:11:46
- Easiest way is to use a premoulded fin spar (which I can supply, L70 stirling ) which allows you to Cleco the whole lot together and make all the adjustments, then glue it all together. However you
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00237.html (7,262 bytes)
- 395. Re: Club Seminar (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 20:54:16
- couldn't make it ?<< Yes, it was good, you should have been there. Ivan described plans to test a standard castoring tailwheel, to "deskill the aircraft" Glider wings coming on nicely, see them at C
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00240.html (7,490 bytes)
- 396. Re: Mods n' things (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 20:54:22
- mods and improvements are part of the pleasure of building.We are fortunate in having the PFA oversee and approve mods here<< I agree, go for it Miles Graham BTW Graham Clarkes G-EMIN flew today und
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00241.html (8,007 bytes)
- 397. Re: engine temp, propeller (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 17:12:49
- Not exactly. The steering is through springs from the rudder cables and there is an overide that allows the wheel to castor above a certain preload. At least, that is how I understand. BTW I'm not a
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00256.html (7,751 bytes)
- 398. Re: Flying Diary (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 17:12:43
- to keep a close eye on all my engine nuts & bolts for signs of this.<< Could be due to excessive vibration. It would probably pay to get the prop balanced. The only people I know are Europa when the
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00258.html (6,940 bytes)
- 399. Re: Speeds and Fairings (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 May 1997 19:20:24
- RPM, flown off the coast at sealevel (slightly higher I'm sure) Ambient temps were low and the result was 147 true.<< Keep the info coming Keith. Could we have more details of ALL the mods so far? G
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00286.html (6,943 bytes)
- 400. Re: Castering tailwheel (score: 1)
- Author: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 May 1997 19:20:30
- entertainment for all as a 360 on the taxiway was required to get it back in shape.<< Sounds like a new learning curve on the way. Graham
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-05/msg00287.html (7,001 bytes)
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