Paul. I have just fitted out the whole of the interior with a superb grey very light material obtained from Tim Dews of Airborne Composites, Wing Farm, Longbridge Deverill, Wilts. Tel 01985 840981. (
In furture if I want to insert this I will write the piece in Word and then Patrick - no! If I send myself an email with pound sterling symbols inserted it all comes out correct. Why is this? Sorry n
Jim , if it is like in U.K. your best bet is your local motorcycle dealers who will have the rcommended plugs at about one quarter the Rotax ot Eurpoa Price. Patrick
.............................a wing stalls with an AOA of around 14 degrees. Considering that when landing the wing is also in the influence of 'ground effect', can somebody explain to me how the win
The subject of aerodynamics is endlessly interesting and I have read with interest the comment by some experts and hope I have learned a little more. I am not convinced that the difference between st
Conventional geared Europa's do very well with wheel landings. Bob Berube I have never seen a conventional gear Europa. Presumbly you have one in Florida? Any photos? I quite like the idea and wonder
In 2001, or 2002, Europa had the Glider wings at Sun and Fun and had installed them on the Mono wheel. This was the first public showing of the glider wings installed on the mono wheel. Keith wanted
Another benefit of the monowheel over the trigear is when it comes to strip operation. When the grass is soft conditions can prevent the trigear getting airborne due to increased rolling drag. This w
I have flown my Europa both ways. I converted to a tri-gear about 22 hours of flight. I had installed fairing around the large main wheel. I had wheel pant on the tail wheel and on the outrigger. I u
Nigel - agree your points. I had no trouble getting off grass fairly smartish with the old warp drive prop and 914 and have not got to the flight test stage as yet with the new Arplast VP. Patrick
Speed Kit, Still no answers! I am fitting my speed kit to my Tri Gear and still hoped that someone would tell me if I am doing this to gain extra performance/better fuel figures , or am I just doing
Recent correspondence on drag seems to indicate that the only significant improvement (after speed kit for the Tri Gear) would be a mod to the lower engine cowling. Has anyone any suggestions about m
Ian, I have been thinking for some time that while I am working on my 914 I would like to alter the centre tunnel, in particular to get the fuel cock to sit horizontally on top. Details of your mod w
Hi everyone. I am just completing the speed kit fitting (Tri Gear) and am modifying the forward section of each of the main wheel fairings to cover and give - I hope a decent airflow in the area of t
I am inclined to think that the wheel leg fairings on the TG are really only cosmetic in value - however this is considerable and does away to a large extent with the rather 'spindly' appearance. - w