Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 13:32:25
Brian talk to Roger or his friend Tim Dews, they have both painted Europas conventionally but only one (maybe two) gel coated ones. Also it's heavy. Finally very expensive and not without reason, it
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 09:53:56
your boat will be polyester, with polyester gel. Gel doesn't bond well to epoxy and there are often traces of unreacted resin which might affect the gel. Graham
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 09:48:50
Mike the Europa gel is epoxy, not polyester as most sailplane gel is. Urethane will stick fine. I use epoxy primer (SP Systems Hibuild 320 ) then acrylic/urethane paint. It's easier to buff or refin
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 10:42:40
John Sikkens is made in Holland I think? Has a good reputation here too. I used PPG Delton, easy to use too and fairly espensive. My primer comes from SP Systems, they make the Ampreg resin Europa U
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 23:33:36
PIK were the first glider manufacturer to use paint instead of polyester gel coat. (If I'm not mistaken, possible but unlikely on this occasion) Graham
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2004 14:56:16
You will find that if the 3 bushes in the spar and the CM are exactly in line, and concentric, the bolt will be a bit sloppy. Lining up the bushes is not easy but worth the effort. I used a slightly
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2004 10:03:52
The filter used when refueling MUST be finer mesh than the gascolator, otherwise it can let through stuff that could block the gascolator. One case of fine rust particles getting through a Mr Funnel
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2004 13:21:21
Paul Jeremy Davey is going to incorporate landing lights with his LED wingtip Nav lights. Have a look at http://www.killacycle.com/lights Tom Friedland is doing it too and I think has his lights in
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2004 10:21:33
Yes, I had trouble too. It is the same guy, you seem to need the http in front. Try looking round the bike site for his email address. I'll email you some pictures of my wing tip light covers, I sti
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2004 10:57:07
Wise ones, can someone tell me the name of the alternative transponder manufacturer, similar to Microair and is the French one likely to be available soon. Another silly question, will we Europeans b
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 22:11:28
Kingsley, what about Lance Sandford? I don't know where Coolangata is but Lance moved to Brisbane area last year? His project is well worth a careful look. Graham
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 23:27:14
I saw his Europa in Melbourne and it's beautiful. He is a licensed engineer too so knows what he's doing. I envy you Aussies, you have weather, space, scenery and skilful youth! Plus other folks' hi
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 23:17:13
Paul IMHO you will get better performance from a Bob Archer dipole antenna. We mounted ours somewhere back of the baggage bay to one side. It needs to be able to shine forward past the engine and ba
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 23:16:43
Exactly, I had 3 wedge fractures in my lower back, also a torn diaphragm. Any more G and the straps would have killed me! Fortunately the paramedic chopper was already airborne and 10 minutes away s
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2004 10:08:03
Bob You may have spotted the most probably reason for "pin slop". I've seen quite a few Europas with excessive elevator looseness, where the builder says he was careful (not met a lady builder yet :
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2004 10:31:05
Yes, Make sure the throttle is completely closed! The so called "choke" (in english anyway) is NOT a choke, it's a starting carburetor and can't work when the main carb is open. Graham