In the week or so the list has been down, I've ordered ad received some toys. Received and installing Digitrak Auto pilot. It fits like its was made for the Europa. Drilled a hole in the thigh suppor
To those of you who might want to know there is a new Europa list on matronics. http://www.matronics.com/subscribe/ They also have many other interesting aviation lists and builder lists. SteveD A217
Hello again, Looking at installing some tie downs on a monowheel. I'm going to make a set of flush retractables. One on each wing and one in the tail. Has anyone done this? I don't think it will be t
Hi Mark, No that's the beauty of these tie downs. They retract flush with the wing or fuselage when not in use. They pivot in and out of a small slot. SteveD A217 http://homepage.mac.com/sdunsmuir/E
Robert, The outriggers are designed to take loads for and aft. Tie downs pull to the side and down. I don't want to put un-designed loads on a part that's going to keep my wing tips and prop off the
OK, I took some photo's of the retractable tie-down we installed on a Cozy. The pictures are blurry, I couldn't get the me or the camera to focus this morning, but you'll get the idea. http://homepag
Why do the instructions for the Europa fuel gauge probe have you put it in the reserve side? I would think you'd want to know what's in the main, and if that runs out swap to the reserve and find som
Why do the instructions for the Europa fuel gauge probe have you put it in the reserve side? I would think you'd want to know what's in the main, and if that runs out swap to the reserve and find som
I've heard that Kim is selling a new cowl for the XS. Does anyone know anything about it? His web site is a few years old and I've received no answers from the emails I've sent. Mainly I was wonderin
Hi all, I'm working on a seat back sight gauge. Hard plastic, lighted, with a float ball. The mod also has main and reserve tank levels in the foot wells. This is very much a work in progress, so muc
Hi all, I'm up to installing the fuel tank. I can get the 2 cm step so the tank does not touch the underside of the fuselage. When I set the space the top of the tank is flush to the bottom of the he
All is well and the spars fit nicely. I just don't have a gap at the top of the tank and bottom of the head rest. I'm all set to glue that bad boy in. Thanks! SteveD
I've heard that Kim is selling a new cowl for the XS. Does anyone know anything about it? His web site is a few years old and I've received no answers from the emails I've sent. Mainly I was wonderin
Any Europas flying in to the EAA East Coast Fly-In? If so let me know I was thinking of going. Meeting other Europa builders would be great. SteveD A217 http://homepage.mac.com/sdunsmuir/Europa.html
Tom, Do you have Rev 1 or Rev 2 of the controller unit? I have unit 12 from Trutrak with rev 1. After Oct. 1 I can up grade to rev 2 for $150. So the big savings of the first orders, Isn't so big any
Hi All, John at Europa recommended using Gates MPI fuel line. The numbers on the lines are 6.3 mm GL-12-178A. Anyone known where to get this hose from? SteveD A217 http://homepage.mac.com/sdunsmuir/E
OK ... so, I installed my rear bulk head and moved on, not giving it a second thought, when in comes my friend and fellow plane builder. He looks at the manual and says "when are you going to put the