Congrats Richard, It is a credit to your craftsmanship and perseverance. Proper preparation obviously made for only a few nit noy problems. Bud Yerly Custom Flight Creations -- Original Message -- Fr
Jon, I've done a number of these spar straps and all had to be disengaged alone by me in the shop before the guys arrive. Once cured, I use a long putty knife (flat blade scraper of about .025 inches
Fred, Here is my two cents as an average builder: Question 1 - Is Mod 73 a required mod for any aircraft based outside of the UK?...particularly in the US? My Comment: The US declares you are the bui
Karl, The problem is friction of the tight fit of the TPs. The longer the bearing, the more force to get it on and off. Making a tube of glass (using the method of wax paper or similar to keep the gl
I see, you use aluminum tube. The aluminum tube is probably 1/8 larger (outside) and at .049 thick gives you about 3-4 thousandths clearance for a better slip fit. Hence our concern with friction, th
Wow, Not to throw rain on the parade, but the brake system is simple. Graham and Jim Naylor are nicely saying it but I'll be the bad guy. I hate my original Europa Master Cylinders but they are simpl
Guys, I intended to deliver a briefing at Rough River on cooling issues for the Europa XS and lead a discussion but weather and house repairs prevented my being there. I have cleaned up my notes and
The main wheel is set 5-6 inches ahead of where the normal tail dragger like a Champ is (axel on the leading edge of the MAC). This position is due to fitting the retractable wheel into the fuselage.
914 Owners, While beating my head against the wall on my leaky turbo I reviewed all that I did. One...My engine was a used 914 and the turbo was drippy. Two...I gave the turbo to a friend who works f
Well put Graham. It is a diagnostic tool of which you have no control over from the cockpit... inside the to at very Remi We had a Classic with a Grand Rapids EIS and 4 EGTs. I soon noticed that EGT
Guys, I received a call from Kitplanes Magazine requesting a flight evaluation on the Europa. I am arranging for them to have the story done while at Sebring for the LSA Show. However, just in case,
Bob, This is common with a nicely built smooth operating airbrake linkage that is a little proud of the wing surface. One set on 13669 banged like hell. I changed out the bearings, sanded the inside
Phil, I have built over 12 sets of doors. They all work using the current manual. In my opinion doors come off because of improper latching or due to a poor fitting door. I come from a family of cont
Ron, No problem with only using one each fan. D-10s need to stay below 120F so that should be fine. As for GPS antennas, in the 4 or 5 I have installed, it is best to fashion an aluminum piece shaped
Martin, Not to pile on, but I have fit a number of large pilots to the Europa. It has been my experience, that the only area of the tunnel that is a nuisance to the tall pilot is the area where the k
No Fred I don't see any in my photo archive. I just whacked out about 1.5 inches of the top corner to take the edge off. Filled it with foam, rounded over to transition to the center console top and
Troy, As for your prop/carbs/throttle comments: Your OK at 5200 RPM static with your prop setting. I wouldn't screw with it. 5200 is right on with the Rotax recommendations also. That bit of extra th
Kevin, Sorry for your parts delay. Karen, Fiona and I have all checked with the contracted supplier and choke and throttle cables will not be available until Mid March. (Production date of delivery w
US Europaphiles, Anyone in need of Redux? Two other builders and I each need a kit. Anyone else want to get in on it. Saves about $35 on hazardous fees per kit. A case ships for the same price as a q