Nice to see that everyone comes up with an almost similar solution. Mine is not much different, except that it rides lower, and because the fin ends there, I have to insert a bolt through the trim sl
I just did a Jamar to Matco conversion today. The conversion turned out to be quite easy. I bought two Matco MC-4D's and a few fittings, used some aluminium profiles, and some AN3 hardware. Total cos
Now, three weeks later, I again started the engine. No oil was thrown out. Not a single drop. So either the leak rate is so small that in three weeks time no detectable oil has leaked, or the problem
Decided today to run it without the cowling. That made a huge difference! I could easily apply 60% power and also managed to make a 4 minute excursion to full power. I will repeat this a few times to
Yes, this is still the case. :-( And yes, it is still mandatory for us to carry a mode-S transponder on board. :-( I have hold it off as long as possible, but I just bought an expensive mode-S transp
I do not disagree with you at all. In fact, I have already someone invited to take a close look at the airplane, and I'm sure the test pilot is going to do the same. But if I read that in the UK you
Hi fellow builders, After numerous inquiries for pictures of our almost finished bird, I decided to send them via the list. (The gallery didn't work). Pictures are preliminary, as we are sure to prod
I'm sure it will. That's one of the reasons I was a bit in a hurry to get the airplane finished. ;-) They used EASA to force us to invest in mode-S transponders which we are not allowed to use, and u
Well, eh, to be honest, I got these doors and fuselage as is. I believe it became "standard" some time ago, most likely before my kit was produced. ;-) Frans
Hi everyone, We just put some pictures of the build on our website, to give you an impression on how much fun we had. See: www.privatepilots.nl/europa/building.htm Frans
It doesn't adjust, it has a turbo. And the turbo keeps everything pressurized, including the carbs. The engine, nor the carbs, would notice the difference between 2.000 and 10.000 feet. Frans
I think it is indeed sad that many of you have a partner who is not involved with flying or building. It is great to make plans for travels together and to build an airplane for that together. On the
I will keep it at home, taking full use of the trailering ability of the Europa, if that is what you wanted to know. If you mean what my "home" airfield will be, well, it depends, again due to the tr
farmers house surrounded by rich nature and horses. It is! ;-) type for quick release. That's why we changed it! It consists of two parts, both sold by Aircraft Spruce: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/
There are more potential risks that could easily be avoided. What about routing fuel lines through the cabin, so that if there is a leak the foot bath in front of the seat fills with fuel. Or using a
hundred grams) ground and taxi-position) to 1 kg) I have the whole fuel system in a separate sealed box, with lexan top that can be opened. The two fuel pumps, the two fuel filters, the two one way v
I see your reasoning. But why then should we have the possibility to close the main fuel line TO the engine? If it is a 912(S) it should also be of one piece, and the end at the engine is also higher
I think I have read somewhere that the Europa was intended to be "convertible", i.e. that it should be possible to fly it without doors. Ok, nobody seems to like it, but the design is there. Apart fr