MIME_QP_LONG_LINE Ken, I took a piece of 3" PVC slightly longer than the doorsill and quartered it length wise so to make a mold to temporarily place under the doorsill from the inside flange of the
Doug & John, Don't think it will be flying yet but you can count me in. Others should consider as this is some of the most beatiful country in the US. Maybe I'll tow A258 there. We'll see. Jeff Still
I am installing the cooling hoses to the radiator. Both seem to be very close to the silencer/muffler at the point of entry to the radiator. Looks like about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch from it. Should these b
I The functional design of these seams to be a good one. Has anyone ever tried to machine a metal replacement for the plastic nut and screw that continues to break. Jeff A258
Karel, I got this idea from Flight Crafters and a few other builders. I made a 3"X3" plenum and mounted it in an opening right behind the oil & water coolers. I made a flap thats controlled by a cabl
Has anyone checked out the new products from Para Avation in Quebec? Very impressive pricing and claims. They are not in color but for the money black & white looks good. I like the engine monitor. Y
For those that have used the spinner supplied with the firewall forward package. I would like to hear what others have done to get it true. I hate to drill the lug holes out of the rear bulkhead only
Iam no expert but Just to throw my 2 cents in. I have been helping a couple of local conard builders that have a lot of composit painting experience. Steve Wright with Wright Aviation has helped pain
Quick question on this topic. Since the original panel was designed using fiberglass why not lay up some ply's to make the bolt on panel out of it. Seams as though it would be easier for a homebuilde
Tom, Like you I am self-employed, work on the plane when I can, buy a part when I can, but I use the building as my recreation. I would not take the project on unless you are considering giving up th
Brad, Friction is acceptable at this stage. I too struggled with the clearance of the aileron. So Nev told me about a better way when closeout time comes. I don't remember the whole thing but you sho
David, The automotive line here in the USA that Europa is promoting is Fuel injector line. Very flexable and easy to work with but it's high price line at about $5.00 a foot. Hope this helps. Jeff A2
Someone mentioned the other day about the thought of fuel injection on these engines. I would love to here of any intent to do that. I am still wiring the engine and everytime I look at those rubber
Tim, If not just for interesting reading please keep us informed if you find anything out as to the longevity of the fit. It seams a successful injector system would eliminate more than one 912 conce
The people at Europa have known for years of better and more complete ways of doing things that would lower these types of anxieties. Nevel has been great at sharing them with us on a as needed bases
This thread could go on forever so we better cut the politics guys. But since I'm here, you all should know they are both being driven for all the wrong reasons and they always will until we have rea
To all that have painted, It's time to consider ordering paint. I have a friend that works for Sherwin Williams's marketing department. He is recommending there premium automotive product called Gene