Good to know, Bob. I'm looking forward to visiting many places. Can anyone recommend nice places in France to visit that the missus might like, i.e pretty, nice restaurants, lots to see? Regards Carl
Hi All, A quick update for you. I am in the very final stages (I hope) of completing the preparation of my Europa (G-URMS) for IMC. I've been in touch with the LAA. Their chief test pilot is planning
Hi Christoph, I've just fitted a VOR/GS antenna on the belly of my Europa Tri-Gear just aft of the hatch for the central tunnel on the underside (see attached pic). It works a treat and it's all sign
Hi David. My wife and I plan to come. What time do we all meet and where? Thanks Carl Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=480234#480234
I'm sure a little cross wind landing practice will make us all better pilots. Bring it on I say. :) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=480361#480361
Well. It's happened. My Europa was test flown for IMC and passed. Just the slog of the paperwork to go through now. Common! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=48
Unfortunately I still have the slog of the paperwork to get through, and with the LAA having limited resource I'm not sure how long that will take. Just waiting to get it approved for night too. I ha
Here's the night view of the cockpit. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=485120#485120 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/cockpit_lighting_354.jpg
Hi Graeme, I'll go into more detail about the hoops once I've jumped through them all, but to answer your other questions: I fitted a Dynon regulated heated pitot because I've fitted the Dynon system
So.G-URMS was tested for night flying tonight. All went well. Touch and go's and a full stop at Blackbushe completed. This should be the final step in the IMC certification. Only the pa paperwork lef
Hi Bob. Now the night test has been completed a d with the IMC testing passed, the plan is to put the paperwork in for both night and IMC at the same time. Regards Carl Read this topic online here: h
Hi Roland, The decision height, as I understand, it will depend on the equipment and the rating of the pilot. I think even with the best kit if you have an IR(R) you are limited to 600 feet, but I ma
Hi Emmanuel, I fitted a slider type potentiometer to my XS to allow my Dynon Skyview EFIS to display the flap position. I've attached a picture. You can get them from suppliers like RS Components. I
Hi Graham, I fixed nav/strobe lights to by Europa foam wings. Check out the latest Europa Flyer. I wrote an article about getting my bird IMC & night approved. This includes a description of how I ro
It is, but I wanted an indicator that I could clearly see at night and in IMC conditions because I've applied for the removal of the VFR restriction on my Europa. Read this topic online here: http://
I've got a pass for the event, so I'll be flying out on the Friday. See you there. ATB Carl Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=489242#489242
Paperwork submitted. Keep your fingers crossed. VFR limitation removal imminent (I hope). Looking forward to night & IMC! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=4892
My wife and I are planning to arrive about 11:45 local. Looking forward to meeting you chaps. Have a safe flight! ATB Carl Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=489