Author: Roger Anderson <Randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 21:03:24
and I agree. I stiffened the lower frame by cutting 3mm ply to make a small bulkhead in the space between the headrest and the lower sill. Before fitting the bulkheads the paint cracked in a horizont
Author: Roger Anderson <Randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 23:05:39
The size and position of registration marks on aircraft in G.B. is set out in CAP 523. Para. 2(b) (iv) states that if neither authorised surface (i.e. the side of the fin or the space on the side of
Author: Roger Anderson <Randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 21:26:26
design. If you alter the spar socket such that it can rotate and pivot it makes single handed rigging a doddle with the aid of a trolley to support the outboard end of the wing. I modified an old go
Author: Roger Anderson <Randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 22:43:35
Roger can you supply some pictures of the spar socket, wing-tip trolley and other items? Dean, I'm afraid I can't oblige with any pictures as none of the ones I have show the details which you are in
Author: Roger Anderson <Randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 22:51:46
One thing I forgot to mention was that it is well worth having the steel bits galvanised. I took my trailer apart and had this done for about 70.00 GBP
Author: Roger Anderson <Randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 23:36:45
Can someone please tell me how to configure my computer such that when I press 'Reply' rather than 'Reply All' it goes to the sender rather than the forum, and I get the sender's address added to my
Author: Roger Anderson <Randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 17:31:58
Does anyone have any information about the KZ Fly-in at Stauning in June this year - web site etc? The phone number in the PFA mag. is merely an answerphone with airfield normal opening times. It cou
Author: Roger Anderson <Randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 10 May 2003 21:43:23
Erich, I hope to be able to take my Europa G-BXTD to your rally on the 14th June, weather permitting. I will have a co-pilot with me and we would like to join you for the dinner, and also to have a r
Author: Roger Anderson <Randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 14:15:20
Rob Millinship is an acknowledged pundit on painting. He painted G-BXTD (with a little help from myself!). His number is Nottingham (0115) 9290315. The only problem is that he is usually very busy. R
Author: Roger Anderson <Randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 13:43:02
Can anyone who has flown a Europa fitted with a Digitrak please let me have their appraisal? I am just at the point of making up my mind as to whether or not to order one. Many thanks, Roger Anderson
Author: Roger Anderson <Randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 12:38:18
Yes they are. The resistance wire becomes detached at the mounting post. After the second one failed I followed the example of Duncan McFadean and got approval to mount the sensor on the top of the
Author: Roger Anderson <Randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:37:10
cooler Carl, Yes we are talking about the same thing. The sensor is unscrewed from the engine block and is mounted on the air intake just below the engine using a P clip. It is then re-connected hyd
Author: Roger Anderson <randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 11:55:16
For information on oil temperatures see Rotax Service Instruction SI-18-1997 R4 (Februray 2004) paragraph 3.5 which deals with 'General engine operating requirements and operating tips'.
Author: Roger Anderson <randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 00:02:25
from any it After a second sensor failure I fitted the replacement sensor by means of a 'P' clip to the top of the air duct for the oil/water radiators and connected it to the engine with 0.3 metres
Author: Roger Anderson <randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 19:55:14
Alan, At least you have had eight years of use. My Digitrack has been across the water five times and I have never yet had it working. If you get to hear of someone who can sort such things this side
Author: Roger Anderson <randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 12:12:26
needs then John Scott at Cambridge shares your opinion and did say that he was working on the design of an XS cowling to incorporate a smaller air inlet specifically designed to optimise the thrust f
Author: Roger Anderson <randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2004 22:45:11
of the fuel filters, and are prepared to share the details with me? service the filters. Dave, I submitted a mod. application to introduce Skydrive fuel cocks between both fuel tank outlets and the f
Author: Roger Anderson <randerson@skewstacks.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 17:29:05
I am thinking of fitting a Skydrive carb. heat kit to a standard 912 in XS cowls with a plenum chamber. Does anyone have an approved PFA mod. for this? Details on or off list would be much appreciate