Thanks to all for the input......cut the threads...better yet replace with another PIP pin. It was a long night and I didn't read ahead after inserting the wings for the second time. Mike Duane A207
John, Since the port side PIP pin has the washers that hold it, and the spars, snug against the CM, what did you do to mimic this? Mike Duane A207 Redding, California XS Conventional Gear CM & rudder
Ferg, Seems to me by the response that a PIP pin in the starboard side would be bad as long as it inserted and removed easily. Any problem with the strength of the PIP pin? It could also be backed by
Mmmmmmmmmm. Maybe the status quo wins. Will continue to mull it over. Mike Duane A207 Redding, California XS Conventional Gear CM & rudder pedals with cables installed. Working on tailwheel and bagga
All, What kind of tire pressure do people use in these type of tires? Figuring hard runways. Mike Duane A207 Redding, California XS Conventional Gear CM & rudder pedals with cables installed. Working
Hello all, I was wondering....has anyone had to trim down the length of their tie-bar in order to make it fit? Mine is a bit too long without the W34's! Just want to make sure before I make a cut, fo
Thanks John, I went to the Forum to check out the problems that other people have had and saw all the ways people drilled their holes. I'll spend tomorrow rereading those messages and figuring out ho
Paul, Now that you know the answer to your question there is one important fact to remember. If you run a fuel return line (the one that contains the orifice) into the reserve side, then you will be
Tony, If you run a fuel return line (the one that contains the orifice) into the reserve side, then you will be continually refilling that side even once the fuel level drops below the saddle. This i
Bob, I just made my reservations for flight, motel, and car. So please include me in on your Open House on the 15th. Mike Duane A207 Redding, California XS Conventional Gear CM & rudder pedals with c
Hello All, I guess this is not a problem for those of us that are going to conventional gear. I ordered my gear legs through Bob Berube at Flightcrafters and had it "bullet drilled" internal to he le
Good morning Rick, In the past, Europa has usually had the demo plane available at the nearby Plant Airport. There is usually a charge for the flight but is likely to be credited to a future purchase
But Thursday and Friday for sure so you can go to the FlightCrafters and Europa dinner/get together's. Mike Duane A207 Redding, California XS Conventional Gear CM & rudder pedals with cables installe
Jeff, I did a quick measurement of my starboard wing bellcrank placement. The center of the bolt on mine measures approx. 2.5" from the wing rib and 2.3" from the top of the spar. I also had a pilot
Hi John, I was just out in the shop and ran the trim motor using the battery from my Makita drill and it seemed to move smoothly in both directions without hesitation. You might want to check to make
Are these items available on the forum or website? Can other people get them for when they have to do the same job? Mike Duane A207 Redding, California XS Conventional Gear Conventional gear assemble
Erich, Before I head off to S-N-F today, could you please tell us where you purchased your undercoat, paint, and clear coat? Mike Duane A207 Redding, California XS Conventional Gear CM & rudder pedal
Hi Jeff, The next time you speak with John about the M/C for the finger brakes, inquire about a new mod that lets you cut away some of the center console and insert a pre-molded composite part that t
Hi Tom, I guess you are in a pickle. You have already bought a partially built kit but it is on the other side of the country. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, so I cannot envision building a Europ
Good day to All, I've been through the archive but was looking for some fresh viewpoints. Now that many builders are into the flying stage I was wondering about the results of people's decision on th