Bob, There is a variance in the doors on all the Europas we have worked on. In the later XS models, it seems more evident that shims are needed under the hinges. We use .125 aluminum spacers cut to t
Nigel, The 0-200 is slightly heavier than the 914 with all up weight of 212 lbs installed with tuned exhaust and 4 inch prop extension. Much lighter than the Subaru and it does work quite well with 1
Hi Duncan, Several years ago we tried the VP on G-ELSA 914 equipped here in the US at the request of Rotax. It was fitted but the vibration was so bad that we had to send it back to the factory. On t
We have had to remove powder coating at various times and heavy duty paint remover takes it off easily. Bob Berube Flight Crafters Powder coat is very abrasion resistant. I think you will get very ti
David, Anytime you can fit the battery on the firewall it's the best. We use the same type battery by Hawker called the Odessey. Access to important areas is a big concern of mine, we will always try
John has a couple sets of main gear legs in stock at the Lakeland office. Bob Berube Toney I ran my control stick wires in just like you described. Be sure to smooth up the edges of the hole so the w
The plywood is not glassed over the bush sockets as they may need slight realignment for your wings. It must be done following the fit of your wings. Bob Berube Flight Crafters Hello Gents: I'm reque
Just a note to the 20 or so builders who have aircraft at Flight Crafters and at our hangars in Zephyrhills. We have weathered Frances very well with no damage to the buildings, hangars or aircraft.
I could toss it into the wind when crazy Ivan shows up!!! Bob Humph! Another opportunity to collect on my Builder's insurance policy shot to hell!. El Roto Just a note to the 20 or so builders who ha
Hi Steve, The mono trailer does have torsion springs and actually gives the a/c a pretty smooth ride. Good quality belting works good to support the wings for transport. Bob Berube Flight, I have rec
Dwight Dow is flying his motorglider with a conventional gear arrangement. Bob Berube Fellow builders, I have a wonderment that I need cleared up. Is the adaptation of conventional gear ok to use wit
It may be of interest to potential Europa Builders that Flight Crafters does have several kits available from unstarted to completed aircraft. These aircraft offer a great value to future owners with
Hi Craig, I wish we had FWF kits as we need a couple ourselves. We should have on of the latest Jabiru FWF installed on a tri-gear very soon and will put 100 hrs of test time on it. It is a neat engi
Al, If you line the tunnel area and the installed bulkhead surrounding the gear leg with the firewall 2000 ceramic blanket part#FW2000 at Aircraft Spruce, this should give you more protection than th
Just a bit of info on shipments from the UK to the US. There is a shipment of FWF kits and other parts due to leave the UK next week. Their e-mail is working but perhaps better to call or fax directl
The tire we generally use is the McCreary 7:00 X 6 which generally gives adequate clearance of the brake cylinder. Bob Flight Crafters hitting the main brake cylinder, so I'll have to move that out o
Mike, Most of the fuselages are that way. If the joint has more than 1/4 inch, we will layup two layers BID over the joint. Bob Berube Flight Crafters Good day All, I have been putting the top on and
If you go into the irrigation department at Home Depot, they carry 1/2 inch black irrigation tubing that comes in 25ft rolls. It is very thin and very light. Cost is around 7.00 for the entire roll.
The early flap motors were Motion Industries versions identical to all flap motors in Van's RV series and the motor does not stop on its own, it must be stopped with the switch. The later versions st
The source that made the covers for Europa is not longer making them. He has retired and assisting his daughter in a business venture. He is no longer in Lakeland. Bob Berube Flight Crafters Cliff, W