Phil, BIRM 10mm is the 10 mm rod used for the pushrod construction. 3/8 inch is ok if you goof one up. When building your pushrods do not cut the flat sided pieces (the end of the rod which attaches
All Europa Builders, I just had my distributor get a dual shipment of Epibond 420 A/B which is Araldite or as most of us know it, Redux. It is in the 2 pound can. (Yes the can of hardener or part B i
Rick, One kit should do for just wing closeout if the top is on. Send USPS mailing address. It will be shipped Wed. Bub, I'll be nneding some as I have my wings almost ready to seal. Rick Stockton 70
Rick, What is your kit number and who did you buy it from? I'm updating records. You should need the following at a minimum: 100g tailplane torque tube 400g fin and tailpost 500g cockpit module 500g
Rick, Sent out your Redux/Epibond 420 AB this morning from a fresh shipment. Expect arrival via USPS in 7 days. Attached is an excel file with total of $343.00 ($318 cost for two kits, $5 for gas and
Craig, I am looking at the installation in an Apollo Fox, and so far these are the comments: The fittings are very delicate, and easily broken. It is very light in weight and high on features but fli
Ira, Great investigative work as usual... It must be the coriolis effect. Westach has always been great about for their flexibility. A real credit goes to them also. I would have had them change the
Phil, I searched through my mods and did find some finished photos, but the interior was already in. The extra 1/2 inch is worth it. It depends on your particular sitting height but it makes my arm m
Kieth, Your fun has just begun. I have my Rotax dealer do my ring mounts, and it's worth it. When they make the mods, the warranty is not in question. However, if you want to do it yourself. Remove t
Ferg, The Rotax Installation Manual has the values and charts. It is para 19.5 in my Rotax installation manual. The new Europa manual has the diagram in chapter 25. Typically the max the 914 will dra
Sorry for the delay as my computer is acting up at the shop. I see you have the 45 degree nozzle on the lower left exit from the pump. You're correct to presume that the nozzle need not be changed ou
You can order them through me or Europa. I think I have about 4 left and if memory serves they are about $5 each. Or go to the Cohler Products Company website and see all the nifty QDs available. I u
Sorry to get into this so late but on the subject of fiberglass tanks. Grahm is correct about the carbon fiber. The tank needs to move with the plane. I haven't had the courage to fill my four year e
Re: Fiberglass tanks. Bill Hirsch auto sealer for fuel tanks is promised to be alcohol resistent. There are to be 3 coats applied. The initial drying seems to show very good bond. The sealer has some
I have a 50 % success rate with 4 done now. The more glass, the longer the pin. Both XS aircraft built prototypically worked with the old pins. The Classic and a custom built moded tail plane (had a
Bob, great "there I was" story. I too am very concerned about blow molded plastic tanks for use in an aircraft. I can't jump overboard and get in the water fast as I can in a boat. I would prefer a p
Craig, The factory should have completed their move by the end of this week. I have not been able to contact them either. Keep trying. Bud Yerly, Custom Flight Creations. -- Original Message -- From:
To all, Yes it is time for Sun 'n Fun again and John Wheeler and I will be hosting a booth just down from where it was last year. (Don't ask me the spot because I can't find my paperwork under all th
Fred, For those not blessed with 4 foot long arms that are 2 inches in diameter, I use the following: I have a 4 inch hole (3 with flange) for the viewing hole to get to the trim servo screws. and 6
Keith, The new mufflers occasionally get very close as yours has. I've had to modify two cowls in the shop. My problem is usually with the motor mount placement and cowl fit. The farther aft the cowl