Bob, Passenger wt is in front of CG permissable range and thus brings CG forward whereas fuel and luggage sit behind. If you have a full load of everything there isn't likely to be a problem. The cha
Another item for the 'this could happen to you too file', although this one fits in the 'if you are not lucky' rather than the 'if you are dumb enough' class. During a splendid flight over the part s
Kingsley, Thanks for your contribution. Certainly Redux in the joint would add to its strength and seems well worth including. However my point was that the joint was not loose, in fact it was as tig
I have sent off my message to the CAA asking for a dedicated chat frequency but as a short term solution to the problem perhaps I could suggest the following: With a little bit of common sense I gues
A big Amen to James Nelson's decision to make the sacred six into five. The DI is an expensive , time consuming, power consuming, heavy instrument which IMHO has become totally useless with the intro
John, I think the dummy spar supplied now has changed but with my kit, no 402 the dummy spar changed dimension significantly on getting damp or drying out and the consequence was that my wings would
Tony, I have the feeling that 5 point harnesses are of very limited value except in seating arrangements like those in modern gliders where you lie almost horizontally and there is consequently a maj
Ian, As the owner of what I think is the only Kremen CS prop flying on a Europa in this country, (and the one who was mug enough to take it through the tortuous business of PFA approval), I would cer
Cliff and Kevin, I can confirm that the SS braided fuel hose (SS002) supplied by Europa for the 914, and with 8mm ID is more than adequate. It produced massive flow rates in the standard test, way mo
Duncan, While I chose a light blue Nextel for the rest of the cockpit I have cobalt blue Nextel for the complete panel which gives complete absence of windscreen reflection and good instrument visibi
Steve, I don't have any advance on soap and water, but would urge you to be very thorough with it, as the release agent contains at least one highly allergenic substance. Iwent through my whole build
I have just heard that a Europa friend,( for whose flying skills, knowledge and judgement I have the greatest respect,) is contemplating investing in survival suits for cross channel trips. While I w
Nigel, Thanks for your reply. I do hope my message has not caused any offence. I really do feel that it is a subject that merits discussion, and I hope others will join in. It would not be surprising
I have done a bit of searching round the topic. The Air Accident Invest Board site searched for Ditching gives some interesting info: In the 10 reports produced there was no incident where anyone wit
Fred, The snag about the flow rate is that in a large caliber pipe the fuel will accelerate at something like1g and in a 3ft vertical drop from standing start this produces 13.6 ft per sec. I guess t