Incidentally, a wing drop at the stall is a common feature in many aircraft, GA or homebuilt. As Carl pointed out, adjusting the flaps is often a solution. I have seen this done on a couple of Cessna
I believe that the reason for the unexpected, sudden wing drop even on Europa XS with wing wash-out is that in slip/skid the outer/inner wing is actually like a swept wing, which stalls at the tip fi
Nev, Grateful thanks for your message re G PUDS which has set my mind at rest. I have had little opportunity to actually fly the aircraft since last year as I have been away abroad a good deal of the
Mike Gregory's notes are well made. One point needs comment - flying cross controlled. I have been in the habit of deliberately doing this in strongish crosswinds ( say 12 Knots +) in a Cherokee but
I think the main point is that if you wish to fly cross controlled on the approach just make sure you have plenty of margin above the wings level stall speed. This is not just for Europas but for any
The usual cause of stall on the approach - or anywhere I suppose, is the application of up elevator when pilot perception is that of being too low. The correct action should surely be emphasised agai
Bob, I have the same ste up and it seems to work very well. The filters are easily accessible and take only minutes to check. I see no reason to add any complications. The a/c has 140 hours and no pr
I really like the idea of the 'Smartass' and agree with the concept of AOA being a better indication than IAS. The actual stall speed is easily calculated by a simple triangle of forces i.e. the amou
I have always been a bit puzzled by the Rotax instruction re: oil temperature. The rpm are not supposed to exceed 2500 until oil temp reaches 50+. Now this can take quite a while, even in summer and
Inexperienced as I am (1 year with a Europa) perhaps I can ask more advice. Today I wheeled my 914 out of the hangar for the first time in a good few weeks (having been away for some time) and immedi
When I was ready to buy my 914 I asked the Rotax folks what the difference was between the certificated and non-certificated versions. The answer was that there are three differences - the certificat
After reading some of the replies to your pleas I am inclined to go along with the throttle problem. The cable , unless perfectly rigged can easily kink when you want to apply more throttle. Result-
Gilles, agree entirely with your views on throttle cables and kinking. Climbing turn? Yes this would easily drop one loop of one cable to one side and enhance an incipient chaffing problem on that si
Who is wanting a 914 ?- see Gilles letter today.? If you enquire of Peter Jeffers , he has details of a good one for sale now, brand new permit, only 130 hours., many extras, new paint. Sale due to o