John, I couldn't agree more on Frans comment on the Magnetometer. The positions used in the last nine aircraft I worked on had the mag overhead at the apex of the curve between the doors. This works
Karl, I normally get 57 degrees and can tweak 60 but usually don't bother for the last 3 degrees. See the notes from my shop instructions attached. I have not minded the pull effort, as they stay at
Frans, One note though on ram air to the engine, please see the Rotax specifications for that need. It is hard for me not to do as the manufacturer recommends. On a personal note, I have operated N12
OK Jeff, I'll keep the topics to 5 minutes and entertain questions, as I can't stand to listen to myself much longer, as you guys have the questions that I have been plugging away on... I have receiv
Ron and Fred and others: It has been my experience that twisted pairs and all power wires be separated from com wiring. My basic plan is always to put power down the passenger side and com signal dow
Dynon EFIS D100Ferg, If you can keep the panel cool, that is below about 50C they are bullet proof. Claude Tugwell's was installed by someone else and would go blank at about 50C. It still was workin
Paul, Your plane is a testament to your craftsmanship and perseverance. It is obvious your efforts have been rewarded by the uneventful flights and the good looking pictures. Congrats...And have many
Paul, Neutral means many things. The Europa aircraft should indicate nearly dead beat return to trimmed speed when the stick is pulsed upward sharply and released. Quickly pull the stick back about o
OK guys. I need help on something Dean at Lockwood and I can't explain. On climb with the manifold pressure set at 34 inches, the Airmaster holding 5500 RPM and starting altitude of 1000 MSL. Observa
Jim, Yes, it can be used in flight. True about the MP vs. Airbox, that's why I think I may need to fly down to Lockwood. I was hoping I had a leak in the carbs or MP gauge something akin to that but
Karl, Most probable is a fouled plug. Bud Has anyone come across this ignition problem before ? : In my usual runup I noticed that the engine is vibrating like mad on one (L) magneto and there seemed
Altimeter/transponder questionFerg, I just happen to be doing a similar exchange tomorrow and was doing research on my wire bundles. The AK used analog inputs only and the Dynon will do a serial digi
Nothing wrong with it there. I assume you have a tube from the NACA in the tail, I normally have an access panel in the tail near the NACA, so that is where I have put two of them and they work fine.
Hans, You are right that they do not have a requirement, spelled out, but it is implied. Rotax does have parts for it and information is in the new Rotax installation manual. Copy attached (check cur
Luc, I appreciate your desire to clean up the old girl, but I question why. Some good old fasioned elbow work and cleaning will free up the rust. Osphor is a brand name of a corrosion inhibitor which
Jim, As most guys around here know I use Rob D'nick in Lakeland. He is a certified upholsterer and reasonable. Rob (actually Scott) and I will pick the foam type and density based on the sitting heig
Great Job John, The difference between a good airplane and a great airplane is the time and detail put in by the builder. You have done us all proud. Bud Yerly US Europa Dealer Custom Flight Creation
Gentlemen, I need your help. I am putting together an updated list of MG builders. I have attached an excel spreadsheet and pasted the info below. Please indicate whether you still have the MG kit, s
To all, thank you. You hit the nail on the head. The data is for the now PFA/LAA approved (verbally) motor glider upgrade and our effort to get the word out to all owners and hopeful owners, lottery
Will, Not to worry, I think we have a fix. If the tank must be replaced, it takes a three day weekend (not including interior replacement), although I spent a week. With the tank out I was able to pl