Just a note regarding the Silicone brake fluid. We have used Dot 5 with the new finger brake system for 4 years in the tri-gear and in the conventional gear with Cleveland Brakes with never a problem
Steve, John had it partially correct, we do install the baggage bulkhead in the lower section and temporarily install the top to mark the location of the D section. We have a mold that we use to make
Mike, No flap landings have been made with tri-gear and conventional with no problems If you feel more electrical amperage is needed, we have available a 40 amp alternator that mounts to the vacuum p
Van's full swivel tailwheel assembly fits the Europa Tailspring perfectly. We use it with the conventional gear. I would hesitate to use full swivel on the monowheel, could easily result in an unwant
Dear Fellow Builders and Enthusiasts, It's that time of the year with the Sun n Fun Air Show nearly here. Flight Crafters is again planning their Annual Open House for Thursday April 15th between 5 a
Dear Builders, For those of you that have not been to Flight Crafters or to a previous Open House, maps will be available at the Europa Display. In case you miss getting one, here are some basic dire
Jeff, Do not assume that you even have holes in the spar for the bellcrank. Early XS spars did not have the holes drilled. You should be able to See the hole if there is one by putting a light on the
Hi Phil, Good to hear from you. Take I-4 towards Tampa and take Exit 10, South 1 block to Hwy 92 and turn left. Go 1 mile East on Hwy 92 to Parsons Ave. and turn right. Go 1/4 mile South. There is a
Paul, All the panels we make and have made by Aerotronics, Gulf Coast Avionics, Etc. are made with .063 Aluminum, 2024 or 6061 generally. Other alloys can certainly be used. Bob Flight Crafters Can a
Cliff, I think Jim is referring to tri-gears that go thru our shop. We do not use the firewall sheet metal as shown in the drawings. We put a bulkhead just aft of the gear cut out. This allows more c
Cliff, I believe "hate" was the reason for looking at another option. Bob Bob OK , I understand that . I thought the SS was used on every ones plane. Thanks for letting me in on another "mod". I hate
Jeff, We use a small diameter nylon fairlead made from Nylaflow or Nylow Seal tubing bonded to the bulkhead. Don't forget to use firewall material on the bulkhead and tunnel sides. A good product is
Some sad news today losing one of our own. Toni Stephan called me to let me know that her husband Hal was killed last week in a crash of his Grumman. Hal was a Europa XS Monowheel builder with both l
Hi Pete, G-ELSA was a Classic and did quite a number of air shows doing elegant aerobatics with Pete Clark at the controls. Bob Berube N166BB Hi Rowland Thanks for the info. As mine is a Classic wing
Hi Rob, Please extend my congratulations to Alex on his first flight. I look forward to seeing his Honda powered bird. Bob Berube N166BB Alex Bowman's May 5th first flight pictures are at: http://www
Hal Steffan's family has agreed to an asking price for his monowheel motorglider project. As indicated earlier, the kit has the standard wing as well, powered by a 914 with airmaster feathering prop,
Dear Thomas, Glad to hear your going to bring N81EU home. Sorry I may not get to greet you at Oshkosh this time around but God's Speed on a safe continuation of your great adventure! All the best, Bo