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21. Translation Please (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran@aol.com
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 10:20:24
I need a translation from English to American for "faced board", as used for the wing template. If there is no translation, a description would help. Thanks, John A044
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-08/msg00063.html (6,993 bytes)

22. Re: xponder ground plane size (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran@aol.com
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 1997 10:48:49
The minimum size I have seen quoted for the transponder ground plane is 5.5 inch diameter. The height of the antenna is 2.65 inches above the ground plane. Both of these dimensions are from "The Aero
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-08/msg00118.html (7,315 bytes)

23. Between Doors ? (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran@aol.com
Date: Mon, 6 Oct 1997 12:12:21
I am currently working on the fuselage top, adding the strengthener to the cockpit frames (roll bars) and adding the panel between the door apretures and would appreciate any advice on problems encou
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-10/msg00023.html (8,300 bytes)

24. Between Doors - 2 ?? (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran <JohnJMoran@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Oct 1997 12:45:03
I took Graham's advice, avoiding spray foam, using blue foam and micro to fill the space between the doors, then covering it with 2 layers of bid. Between the roll bars and fitting/covering this spac
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-10/msg00049.html (9,440 bytes)

25. New Tailwheel (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran@aol.com
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 1997 20:58:32
I had hoped Europa's tailwheel update would be something like a bolt in replacement assembly with a longer swing arm and perhaps torsion springs to partially decouple its steering from the rudder. Or
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-10/msg00139.html (8,079 bytes)

26. Re: Performance (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran@aol.com
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 13:57:18
Airplane design and construction is far more complicated than I originally gave it credit for. Differences in performance could arise from a vast number of sources and discerning which variables are
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-10/msg00177.html (10,253 bytes)

27. Re: Rudder control failure, etc (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran@aol.com
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 1997 11:47:11
I noted that Graham gave the load limit on the rudder cable as 1080 lb. In the US all cable sizes quoted for aircraft use are in inches; the 3/32" cable is rated at 920 lb in the FAA's AC43.13-1A whi
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-10/msg00289.html (9,750 bytes)

28. Re:Rudder control failure, etc (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran@aol.com
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 1997 18:55:42
Brian, Sorry, I wasn't clear on my question about zinc Nicopress sleeves. I assumed that there was a corrosion problem when copper sleeves are used with stainless. My question is whether it is accept
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-10/msg00312.html (9,042 bytes)

29. Tailwheel Alternative? (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran@aol.com
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 1997 11:21:33
Is anyone else considering adding an idler plate above the existing tailwheel arm instead of replacing the whole mechanism? I have sketched an alternative using this approach and it seems simple and
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-11/msg00040.html (8,397 bytes)

30. Tailwheel Alternative? (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran@aol.com
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 1997 11:21:34
Is anyone else considering adding an idler plate above the existing tailwheel arm instead of replacing the whole mechanism? I have sketched an alternative using this approach and it seems simple and
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-11/msg00041.html (8,433 bytes)

31. Re: Tailwheel Alternative? (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran@aol.com
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 10:30:03
The improvement in ride (pitch) on rough ground should be considerable. But I don't understand how the yaw handling is improved due to longer wheelbase. To keep the turning circle the same with a lo
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-11/msg00049.html (8,309 bytes)

32. Tailwheel Arm (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran@aol.com
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:31:41
I am in the process of assembling an idler plate mounted on the top of the original tailwheel shaft and connected by springs to the tailwheel arm rather than installing the new tailwheel - I mentione
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-11/msg00192.html (7,514 bytes)

33. Re: Tailwheel Arm (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran <JohnJMoran@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 12:01:02
It is a bit awkward to describe without a drawing, but perhaps you can follow the description below and make a drawing from it. The idler plate is 3" long by 4.5" wide by 0.19 thick steel. It has a
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-11/msg00245.html (9,816 bytes)

34. Re:Points to ponder (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran <JohnJMoran@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 12:00:57
Since the wing bushings are made of aluminum, when the wings are on the trailer what type of pin is used ? There aren't many things softer than aluminum. Does one need a smaller than normal steel pi
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-11/msg00246.html (7,670 bytes)

35. Misc. Ideas (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran@aol.com
Date: Tue, 2 Dec 1997 10:14:01
My DAR suggested that "slip marks" be used with Nicopress fittings. This consists of a dab of paint on the cable just as it exits the Nicopress. If the fitting should start to slip it is then readily
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-12/msg00023.html (8,435 bytes)

36. Re: Tail Wheel Arm Responses (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran <JohnJMoran@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 1997 20:24:48
Thanks to all who wrote to offer advice on my revision to the original tailwheel design using an idler plate with springs to drive the tailwheel. John Baker's point is well taken. I subsequently deci
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-12/msg00041.html (9,811 bytes)

37. Re: Tail Wheel Mod (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran <JohnJMoran@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 11:57:40
I have now completed construction of my revision of the tailwheel drive and it functions as originally envisioned. Unfortunately, I apparently didn't make the expected operation clear and in also th
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-12/msg00141.html (10,206 bytes)

38. Re: Tailwheel Mod -- OOPS (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran <JohnJMoran@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 1997 13:53:29
I have been operating my modified tailwheel drive by hand while awaiting delivery of the parts to allow connecting it to the pedals. The parts finally arrived, and boy am I embarrassed -- the geometr
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-12/msg00156.html (7,989 bytes)

39. Tailwheel Mod -- fini (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran <JohnJMoran@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 1997 19:32:31
The idler plate for direct rudder drive, with spring drive to the tailwheel is done --finally. The OOPS was recovered by placing bolts in cups just forward of and outboard from the position of the ho
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1997-12/msg00199.html (7,987 bytes)

40. More questions ?? (score: 1)
Author: JohnJMoran <JohnJMoran@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 1998 18:01:25
Is it worthwhile to cut the access and viewing holes near the tail? I've been simulating one-armed access by reaching around the bottom molding with the top removed and I haven't been able to do much
/europa_forum//html/europa-list/1998-01/msg00016.html (9,224 bytes)


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