Hi Graeme, I'm fed-up of getting a numb bum during a long flight. Does you have this problem with your seat? I'm really keen to find a solution, so any help (from anyone on the forum) would be much a
Hi Roland, I'm still planning to fly in. Hotel is booked. I may have my son with me too. I'm intending to file a flight plan from Lydd direct to Bad Drkheim via the following route. It's only my seco
Roland, Do you know if I will be able to clear customs at Bad Drkheim? Thanks Carl Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469915#469915
OK. I have spoken to Tim at OUV and I'll be clearing customs in Hahn. I've called Hahn operations and tower and I don't think I've ever spoken anyone more welcoming and helpful. Read this topic onlin
Thanks for your help Roland & Jon, I've tried to call the airfield on +49 6322 61500 to see if I can clear immigration there, but the call rings once and then drops. I've also sent them an email, so
OK. So having spoken to another flying buddy it looks better if I keep out of Brussels airspace and fly direct from Lydd to Zweibruecken. I just need to give them 24 hours prior notice so they can ar
I think we're all good. I have posted my modified route to the other thread. So you on Friday!!! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469970#469970
It was a great event chaps. The people and the hospitality were fantastic. It was great to get the longest flight prize. 580nm+ either way! I shared it with David and Karen also from the UK as they'd
Hi Roland! Well. I've plotted a route from my home strip (Membury) to Sylt where I can clear customs. Then a quick hop back to Wyk Auf Foehr. At 100kts it will take me (with no wind) 4 hours. She's g
I'm thinking I may come over on the Friday afternoon and clear immigration in the Netherlands first to break-up the flight. I'd be camping this time. I've also found a slightly different route that k
Very useful info, Graeme. My wife wants to go to Alderney so this is very helpful. Regards Carl G-URMS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=470537#470537
Hi, I've just fitted a powerful 3480 lumen LED landing light to the cowl of my Europa (G-URMS). It's powerful enough to light-up an unlit runway at dusk/night. It has been inspected and approved by t
Hi Graeme, I've just finished (I hope) kitting my plane out for the IFR certification. I'm in the same hangar as Peter Pengilly who is one of the LAA chaps that's made all this possible. I'm waiting
I use 3480 lumen LED light from Jaycar. See https://www.jaycar.co.uk/3486-lumen-ip68-solid-led-spot-light/p/SL3919. It's as quite as a mouse and cheap too. Regards Carl Read this topic online here: h
Hi John, Good questions. The body of the light is designed as a heat sink and as such has channels through it for the air to pass through. These are aligned with the flow of air into the cowl, provid
Hi William, If you know your octal or binary code from your FAA registration you can covert it to hexadecimal here: http://www.kloth.net/radio/icao24lookup.php Regards Carl Read this topic online her
Hi Roland. I'm not going to make it to Wyk. To my horror I just noticed the certificate of validity has expired and I won't have time to get it renewed in time. I'm really not happy about it, but it'
I'd like to fly in to meet-up with other Europa pilots, but as the end of the VFR flying day is 19:21 I won't be staying for the meal. Does anyone else plan to fly in earlier in the day? All the best
I find the same problem with my standard Europa cushions. I was considering using confor foam and found this useful link: http://www.kitplanes.com/issues/31_9/builder_spotlight/seat_foam_21072-1.html
Hi Fred. Any chance you could make me a set? I have a Europa Tri-Gear classic. Thanks Carl Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471924#471924