Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:44:28
X-mailer: iolo System Shield 10.7.6.60 PS: the normal setting for the manifold pressure gauge is PRESSURE - not sure why but once you get used to working with this its fine. Well I have fitted to Woo
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:31:31
X-mailer: iolo System Shield 10.7.6.60 I would concur with David over best way to deal with retraction problem. In the early days I recall quite a few Europa pilots "forgot" to lower the undercarriag
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:40:52
Hi, Not sure if anybody is looking to get some time in an a Europa Classic Mono. Might be of interest to a builder who is local to me and wanting to st ay current and/ or convert. I am offering a cou
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:48:17
http://www.vio-pov.com/ The VIP pov camera is ideally suited to mounting anywhere on the airframe - the camera unit is small and with an extension lead can be mounted on the wingtips if required. The
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2012 09:16:13
Hi Pete, The Youtube clip is really clear and steady (no vibration). How is the camera mounted onto the airframe. I had real problems with vibration from the airframe. The only way I managed to iron
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:07:41
Hi, Does anybody have a mod/ design for a vent that can easily be fitted to an existing installation. I believe the front screen is a structural component so can't be altered but presumably the side
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:25:02
The bushes are "oilite" which are impregnated with a lubricating oil (not sure how they get the oil in) - if you need to heat the lg arms to sweat the old ones out they will ooze oil from the inserts
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:11:16
Sky-Demon have just announced their long overdue release of software to run on for Android phones and tablets - its available on a 30 day free trial basis. You might want to look at this as an altern
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 30 May 2013 09:22:46
I seem to recall in the early days of Europa that the PFA dictated that we should install a physical throttle stop on the throttle lever (in the cockpit). I have never really understood the purpose o
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 2 Jun 2013 09:57:45
Hi, Has anyone used the proper Rotax tool for setting the float levels. We have just overhauled the carburettors using the Bing overhaul kit (nearly =A3300 from Skydrive) ' this was long overdue and
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 2 Jun 2013 10:02:04
It does make a difference =93 on our setup with the engine idling normally (carb throttle arm touching the carb stops) we get 2,000 RPM =93 apply back pressure and the RPM drops to 1,700 RPM =93 rele
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:26:27
Hi, We have been going through similar angst with our engine temperatures - following a carburettor rebuild. Ours was running hot due to us rebuilding/ servicing the carbs - we used the proper Bing o
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:40:04
Flying in is looking pretty iffy for tomorrow weather wise still for us only 90 minutes' drive to Basingstoke so we'll be there regardless. Looking out the window now its bright sunshine (Buckingham)
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 19:06:37
I was curious to know the exact location of Graeme's recent photos but as yet most cameras dont log this information. Most cameras now log time, date, Camera make and a whole load of other data but n
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 19:43:13
Hi Rowland, We have the Europa restrictor and with the new pump the fuel pressure comes in at 5psi (the higher end of what is required). We did some fuel pressure checks with an analogue guage and th
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 09:28:24
Talybont used to be owned by Bill Wynn, one of our first Europa builders and past Europa Club chairman (for many years). There was always a welcome for Europa owners wanting to drop in for a cup of t
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2013 12:28:19
Just had a look at one of the BBC reports on the accident. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-23816203 The crash occurred in the field adjacent to the airstrip. From the footage look
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2013 12:21:19
Hi All, I am surprised that anyone ever gets blocked filters after the initial shakedown. I know it is difficult to clean out tanks after build but it's definitely worth pumping a few gallons of fuel
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2013 07:25:05
Hi Dave, If you contact me off list, I may be able to help (ie: make up a new piece). Worth speaking to Europa first in case they carry spares though in my experience they dont seem to have much in s