Dan, Good idea making a list. I've cleaned it up here. For those adding their information, please use the most recent posting. How about if we suggest meeting each day at 11:30 am at the Homebuilders
Thu through Jim, There is a forum on Friday 7/28 from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm at Pavilion 02. This is just an open forum, questions and answers from others. Also informal get togethers each day at 11:30
EUROPA AIRCRAFT FLY-IN When: Saturday, Aug 26, 2006. Where: Almena Airport (2C5 - Paw Paw, MI - 12 miles SW of Kalamazoo, MI). Coordinates 42deg 15.17'N, 085 deg 51.10'W. Almena is a Day VFR 2100 ft
We are trying to retrofit glider wings to our XS fuselage. We completed the spar bush installation per Chapter 8 with no problem. Moving to Chapter 27a, we are able to fit the port wing to the fusela
To update this thread, we talked to Bob Berube who confirmed that the top skin needs to be trimmed. He suggested 1/2 inch gap to the fuselage. We still have a pretty large gap between the jigs and li
Just a reminder, we are hosting a Europa Fly In this Saturday, Aug. 26 at Almena Airstrip (near Kalamazoo, MI). The main planned activity is a barbeque lunch around noon and to give Europa builders a
There is a Tri Gear Motorglider project for sale in Jackson, Michigan. The owner is Nihl Storey and he may be contacted at 517-617-1388. This is one of the last kits delivered by EMIL in the US (Fall
Recent inspection has revealed excessive play in our port tailplane. The problem is play in the torque tube pin. We incorporated Mod 62 (larger pins) during our build so that's not an option. Our Tec
Fred, In response to your question Does the use of tapered pins assume future adjustment, or will the tapered pins "self adjust" in the event of future wear? Taper pins do not self adjust, but may be
Alan, "This aircraft is designed to be operated in two configurations as follows: Aircraft Configuration - 27 ft wing span with flaps Motorglider Configuration - 47.5 ft wing span with air brakes The
I have recently become aware that Vne is normally expressed in True Airspeed (TAS). According to Derek Piggotts Gliding text, it is important to limit indicated airspeed so the true airspeed is kept
Vne Wow, thanks for all the replies. I've learned a lot from this discussion!! Thats what makes this forum so valuable!! Here is what I have concluded - much of this information is from www.auf.asn.a
I just noticed there is an updated MG Build Manual on the E2004 website. It has several Issue 3 pages in it. Jim Butcher N241BW Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?
I finally found some data on the T_P_ series of rivets at http://www.micometals.co.nz/PDF/fasteners/MICO_Rivets.pdf. This at least helps you try to find the same size and material rivets at the usual
Nigel, I've just finished upgrading the pivot bearing as you described. To capture the AN5 bolt, I used one with a safety wire thru the head (AN5H-24) and replaced the close by AN525 screw with a AN3
I have just purchased a suitable reamer and as soon as Paul McAllister and I get the mod installed in our planes, I'd be happly to loan it to anyone on this side of the pond. Just email and I'll send
We started with the 8.00 - 6 tire (or tyre) that came with the kit. Ran it at 18 psi. After doing max gross weight flight tests (1500 lbs), we noticed that the brake caliper was machining a nice groo
It would be great if there were Europa Fly In's on various dates in many different places around the country. That would give those who are flying trips to plan and those who are building a close by
The deal on Nihl's project fell through, so it is still available. This is an opportunity to get a set of glider wings well below the current factory price and a tri gear fuselage as an extra!! Conta
John, McMaster also has them available. Try Pn 5012 K151. Jim Butcher N241BW Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=100970#100970