Perhaps I am splitting hairs trying to get everything perfect. When I retract the flaps, the max up-travel is being limited by the nylon legs coming in contact with the FL3 plate. After repeated flap
I am not even close to choosing a propeller, but I am a bit surprised by the varied opinions on this subject. I would think the design of the propeller would rank only second in importance to the win
Thanks for that information. Whirl Wind is local for me (Ohio), and I had not realized that their 100-series prop was designed for the Europa. It looks like the photo on their website is also that of
Yes they are making these. I spoke to them just yesterday. It is the series 100. Price is $4k. It is on their website. http://www.whirlwindaviation.com/series100.php
Very sad. Although I did not know them personally, I have greatly benefited from their discussions on this email list. They will be missed. I hope the UK folks will keep us posted on the accident inv
The last time I checked (which was admittedly four or five year ago), an uncertified 914 was selling for $18k. Now it is up to almost $30k. With a hydraulic governor, I am looking at close to $35k. W
Thanks for that input. I am still a long time away from having to make an engine decision. I purposely decided against purchasing the 914 when I started my build. My reasoning was that I should be ab
Paul I wish there was some general advice on how to build light. At first, the builder is led to believe that squeegeeing every drop of epoxy is important, but I am not so sure if that is as importan
It appears to me from these discussions that what is needed most is a good transition training program. Perhaps this is something that the Europa company could offer as another source of revenue. I a
It seems two more pilots have been lost in the crash due to what appears to be a 180 turn back to the runway. Sad to see this happen so soon after the U.K. incident. If you google "Europa Crash Liver
I am not sure about that theory. It is easier to crush an empty soda can than a full one. Air is more compressible than liquid. When a full tank is impacted, the liquid will transfer that energy to a
I think you have a point. I just spoke to one of my students who does failure analysis of aircraft parts. They have giant machines that pulls and pushes a part until it breaks, and they take high spe
I have learned from experience that stall characteristics are very specific to each airframe. There are only generic similarities across the same model. Even in the ubiquitous Cessna 172, the stall c
This has been an interesting discussion. At some airports a 180 turn back and the possibility of making the runway (however remote it may be) might look awfully tempting compared to the near certaint
Just another suggestion... It might be useful to post a list of people who will be attending. This will give an idea of who and what airplanes will be there.
Those planning to attend please add you name and pertinent info: 1. Jeff Behrnes 225 773-9671 cell N55XS Baby Blue Tri-gear 2. Steve & Bobbi Crimm 678-461-7957 Home N42AH (Tentative) Mono 3. Jeff Rob
Nylon expands when it absorbs moisture. So you could try drying them for a few days. However, I found that the nylon legs supplied with the kit were slightly larger in diameter than the OR1 and Or3 s