Hypothesis: We've established that the cockpit is of lower pressure than the rest of the interior fuselage. That air rushes in from the lever slots, torque tube hole and NACA vents. As air is enterin
This technique has been done on older, and even some not so old, certified aricraft. The biggest challenge you'll have is in not damaging the plexiglas. A dull hole saw with very conservative pressur
Check out the chapter where the bulkhead is installed. You'll see were the advice in other replies in the forum matches the instructions. But . .I know I am thankful every day that I have not put the
Stumbled across a very complete site for aircraft upholstery supplies - thought I'd pass it along. http://www.skandiaupholsterysupplies.com/ Can anyone recommend a good instructional book? Did my Eme
Steve, Echo other replies that have alread been sent. Because I wanted some clearance at the top of the tank for the thickness of my capacatance fuel gauge, (which sits in the 'hollow' along the top
While still off in the distance somewhat, I'm curious as to techniques for painting the bottom of the Mono fuselage. There is obviously limited clearance for getting a paint gun down there. Are most
With all the discussion of fininshing, can someone confirm that postcuring should be done before final filling of the surfaces prior to prime & paint? Seems like filling if done before post cure, wou
An article earlier this year in Sport Aviation shows a diagram with the electric and mechanical fuel pumps in parallel, with the return line T'ing off the off the line just before the carb. They ment
Nigel, MaY I get a version of that electrics document also? Thanks! Cleve A198 article, href="http://mail.cswebmail.com//jump/http://www.europaclub.org.uk>">http://www.europaclub.org.uk href="http:
Bill, I used the mixing stick technique, and found that a significant amount of trimming was still reqired. I found that easily an additional 1/4 inch had to be cut back fronm the edge (for the ailer
My company too supplies software, and under certain conditions will supply .pdf files for customer review. The problem is that manuals also represent significant intellectual property and creative so
While we're on the subject of maintaining information 'currency' in the manual - there are two aspects of the manual (which I think is generally phenomenally good) that I believe would help it. 1) Li
I concur with the possibilities of reverse engineering and purchasing of an additional manual - both of which drove some form of revenue to Europa. My point is that it's not unreasonable for Europa t
Collective wisdom - I have not yet purchased the manual for the engine installation (doing the Jabiru 3300). My question deals with the best way to handle running fuel lines, cables and wiring throug
Rob & Bob, Thanks for your replies. Very helpful. For all others - if you haven't visited Tony's web site, www.kaon.co.nz/europa/index.html ,suggest doing so. Been there before, but somehow this time
If you get an HVLP system capable of handling two guns, you can put a "y" in the air line and feed a forced air tyvek hood - thus providing fresh air (setting the pump unit in clear air). A major adv
Dale, Back in April of '92, when I was rebuilding/recovering my Emeraude, I purchased a Croix CX-9 Turbine, 25 extra feet of hose (to put the unit outside the spray area), a Willson 'head gear' with
--From a thread a few months ago, I purchased from BEL Inc. (phone 305-593-0911. through the web Ink Jet clar Decal paper. So you can do custom graphics or perfectly aligned lettering. Havn't used it
Does anyone know of plans for a scale flying model of the Europa, or if an R/C model kit is available? John at Europa in Lakeland said he has an R/C magazine cover in his office that shows a Classic
Another trick is to utilize a heavy duty tall 'parts type' plastic bag, with one bottom corner cut off. Load the bag with Redux, hold the bag's open end closed with one hand and squeeze the bag with