Just to correct some confusion on the 0-200 fitted to a Europa. In 1997 I fitted an 0-200 (not I0-240) to the Tri-Gear demonstrator N496TG. Due to managment changes in the UK office, the engine never
Pete, Some time ago we did a weight check on the 914 installation and as I recall it was between 190 and 195 lbs. It could be a couple of lbs either way but I think its pretty close. Bob Berube A166
Some time ago when dealers ordered Rotax parts from the Rotax Distributor they would be supplied with 0-200 type mounts. I will check with the Distributor again to see if the have changed. The 0-200
For what its worth, Marvin Alvarez recently took his 914 powered tri-gear to Lockwood due to vibration problems. He was told that his rubber engine mounts were too hard. They were replaced with softe
Hi John, Here at Flight Crafters we have installed quite a number of tri gear legs with all of them before the tops are bonded on. We do not put the tops on until everthing and I mean everything incl
Last year during the Sun n Fun Show many of you took the time to come by the Flight Crafters Facility to attend our first Open House. We were delighted with the turn out and are planning to do the sa
Doug, All the fiberglass moldings inside of the engine compartment are covered with firewall insulation material. Jim Nelson's idea of a sensor may be adapted as well. your how glands due
Paul, Sorry we will not see you at the Open House this year but do look forward to seeing your bird fly soon. We have installed several gear on new kits but only one on an existing monowheel. The har
With regard to the modification of the door struts. Here at Flight Crafters we modify all the doors as the system works much better in keeping the rear of the door from rising above the fuselage. Sev
Craig, The minimum for the 914 is 5/16 ID which is included with the firewall forward kit. If you are planning on using aluminum fuel lines with AN aircraft fittings, you will need to go with 3/8 ID
Hi Craig, Sorry guys for not getting the message complete on the fuel lines. Rubber Hoses are measured with inside diameters and metal tubes are measured with outside diameter. The use of the 3/8 alu
I used 2 miniture eyeball cockpit lights P/N 11-07800 @ $13.95 each thru Aircraft Spruce. They are small single white LED's positioned in the overhead. Just enough to faintly light the instrument pan
Dave, You can reach Flight Crafters at bberube@tampabay.rr.com Regards, Bob Berube -- Original Message -- From: <DvdPar@aol.com> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Stab pin hole caps
Finally today at 10:45am N166BB took to the air at Lakeland Regional Airport. Lee Omernik was the test pilot for the first flight which lasted approx. 20 minutes in 93F degree temps. Engine temps sta
Hi Nev, Wish I could have the time flown off but it looks like I will have to miss Oshkosh again this year. Jeanne and I had planned on taking a couple of weeks and taking a flying trip with a stop a
Roland, The two tests pilots in the Florida area are Thurston (Jaybo) Hinyub and Lee Omernik. Unfortunately Mr. Hinyub is no longer with us, He and his wife Rusty were fatally injured in the crash of
Hi Jim, To add to you comments regarding the TCU. I have yet to install a TCU inside of the firewall. Generally there is not enough room and cables not long enough. With the airbox and blast tube, th
Norman Marsh purchased his first kit in the UK but had it delivered to the US Office. It maintained the UK numbering system. It was completed and test flown in the US and shipped to NZ. His second ki
The commercial shop that we use at Flight Crafters for filling likes the Expancell supplied with the kit. They have been involved in the boating industry and their secret to making it work well is pr