Andrew, The condition you describe is not something I've encountered nor do I recall any postings by others which might indicate this is a common problem. Before you start shaving things...if I was i
Andrew, Your pix of your outrigger looks a lot like mine...you'd previously said that the interference you've encountered keeps the flaps and ailerons from aligning...I'm not clear as to why that is
Those concerned w/ this topic would be well to question the basic performance of the Warp Drive blades. In a series of emails I exchanged w/ Airmaster some time ago, they concede that the shortened b
This is of course a step in the right direction; the fan area that a prop generates is one of several important factors in prop performance. As Ira says, the Warp Drive blades all come from one mold
John...thank you for putting your oar in. I note the Whirlwind series 100 is 66" diameter...How do you feel about that size?...Are you mono or trigear?...How do you rate the WW noise level? Fred -- T
If the prop was designed for the Europa, what's with the 66" diameter?...Isn't that a tad large? Fred -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believe
I'm just stunned...met William at Sun N Fun a few weeks ago...what a gentleman...I'll miss not seeing him again and his helpful posts on our list...all my sympathies go out to Diana, his family, and
I am in the process of "Mounting quick-connect bellcrank brackets in cockpit module". I note on p.14-5, Step 10, a requirement for utilising the W16 bellcrank pivot holes in the spars...on p. 14-4 th
Well said, Josephine. Courage in the days, weeks, and months ahead as the mystery unfolds. As is obvious from all the postings, your father's piloting skills and experience are highly respected. With
Thank you Bob and Brian, I have such a reluctance to apply heat to this critical area of the spar (notwithstanding numerous references to the use of heat, albeit w/ extreme caution, to deal with mist
As I see the underside of the CM resting vertically on the floor w/ the wings nicely mated and spar sockets in place, it occurs to me to consider whether or not a couple of FG straps part way around
Tom...have you talked w/ Bud Yerly or perhaps Bob Berube? Fred -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.
All, This in from KGO talk radio in SFO; via Google: TWO KILLED IN LIVERMORE PLANE CRASH Two people were killed when a home-built airplane crashed shortly after takeoff from the Livermore airport Sat
\Homemade Plane Crashes, Kills Two People Onboard KNTV-TV Updated: 2 hours, 26 minutes ago SAN FRANCISCO - Two people are dead after the homemade plane they were in crashed Saturday just short of a r
Dave and Dale, I offer my most sincere condolences to you and all the friends and family of Ken Hill and his passenger. Since you two appear to have had personal relationships with Ken, I hope you wi
Laura, Thank you for another thoughtful and informative post. I very much admire your grace under such duress, an attribute which I'm sure will continue to serve you on this adventure we call life. F
Dale, Any chance of getting confirmation of whether or not the non-standard fuel tanks were on board or back in the garage? Fred -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by
Roger, With the PFA circular, there's a thriving discussion on the Europa-list on the subject of tailplane "play", particularly on the configuration of the hole for the pip pins and bearing on the TP
Ron, Looks like you've come up with a resourceful solution to a nasty problem. Do you have any additional pixs to illustrate your fix? Fred -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous