Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:13:33
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.7.1 The transducer you refer to was sold by RS Components. I just had a look and cant find it stocked anymore but I may have missed it. Ours had a RS part number attached
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:17:34
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.7.1 EUREKA - found it !!!! But its =A384 (plus VAT probably). Thats inflation for you. http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method =getProduct&R=508
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:35:34
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.7.1 Very easy solution - its called "slime". No more flat tyres. http://www.slime.com/index.php Terve! I cannot accept this! It should not be a part of our life we live (
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:26:15
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.7.1 SLIME is simply a tyre sealant which coats the inside of the tyre or inner tube with a viscous compound which seals any punctures that occur. Its intended as an emerg
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:58:28
Hi Everybody, There are so many messages on this subject and I just havent had time to read them all. If somebody has come up with this solution then please accept my apologies for the duplication. Y
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 23:59:50
Hi, Does anyone have a copy of the factory assembly instructions for the 3 blade Woodcomp propeller. I was sure the factory emailed me them when they returned my prop but cant find it anywhere. Have
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 13:49:36
Merry Christmas Everybody (belated) and a Happy New Year. And especially thanks for those who sent me the prop assembly instructions - this Europa community is unbelievably useful ! My next project i
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:03:28
Safest option is to invest in a hydraulic engine hoist and lift using the engine mounting frame (secure with rope aft of the lord mounts). I recently purchased one for =A3125 on Ebay. Sounds expensiv
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:17:52
When does the AGM start - we plan to arrive for about 1.00pm. And what time is the barbie ? YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!!!!! The airfield is waiting................................. The Marquee is erected...
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:58:56
Hi All, Calling all Europaphiles down under - thats Australia (or is the UK down under - relatively speaking). We are visiting our daughter near Brisbane at the end of August this year (Caloundra) .
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:01:12
Hi, Anyone have the scimitar blade version of the SR3000. We have just assembled ours back from the factory and the microswitch cams appear to be set incorrectly - we were told by Woodcomp that they
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:47:48
Anyone looking for a cheap Odyssey battery =93 they are on special offer here. <http://www.motorworks.co.uk/lists/lt.php?id=K0UHUVIABVYGRAlTGFcDDQQH> Motorworks BMW motorcycle parts and accessories <
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:52:07
Kenlowe still make these in the UK (engine pre heaters), a bit pricey though at =A3300 or a German company Hot Frog also makes them ' advertised on Ebay for about =A390. I fitted a Kenlowe heater on
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:02:12
Sooner or later (once your Europa is flying) you will need to raise/ lift the fuselage. One solution to purchase a hydraulic engine hoist - new on Ebay for 125 or s/h for less. Use the engine mountin
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:00:48
Hi All, We are looking for someone who would be willing to help with the running costs and maintenance of our flying Europa in exchange for almost unlimited use of the aircraft. Due to my present job
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 14:21:17
Hi, A manifold pressure gauge is a mandatory LAA requirement - you may as well use the one supplied by Smart Avionics. Can't see the advantage of using anything else. It's pretty likely that a 2 blad
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:50:34
Hi Paul, We had to return our prop (second hand) to Woodcomp several times (nothing to do with reliability - it's a long story). The gentleman I was dealing with Jiri Holubek (at least I think that's
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:05:35
As far as I am aware Woodcomp do not ban the use of the Smart Avionics controller - Jiri was aware this was the controller of choice for me and didnt have a problem with it. Regarding the allegedly f