Erratum Patrick and all, Had just turned in and put my head on the pillow when I realised I told an untruth a couple of hours ago. I said in my last posting . . . 'I would point out that this system
trim power, so that when the switch is on, the trim power will be on and hooked directly to the battery, via the starter switch. This will isolate the trim from all other circuits and will allow me t
trim. In the case of runaway trim, I can simply turn the switch off and the power to the trim will cease. The mags will be on a separate circuit and would be unaffected by the switch... Thanks Jeff,
Shaun Simpkins wrote :- Congratulations on an excellent posting Shaun. Much appreciated by me at least having been for some time now casually exploring the mine field of options available and having
I have been reading ahead in the section I am working on, the rudder pedal installation. So, there is a reference to pop rivets pulling through timber........here it is: Tony, Remember the pop rivets
All, I would like to know what method of retainment other builders have used to secure the aluminium (aluminum) sub panels for the instruments and avionics. If possible, I would prefer to use flexibl
Sending this a second time, something went wrong the first time. If it turns up twice, my apologies. All, I would like to know what method of retainment other builders have used to secure the alumini
fuel filler pipe, Can anyone explain the reason. Klaas The main reason for the aluminium filler pipe is to stop the fuel smell which results from using the inferior rubber hose. Regards Kingsley Hurs
All, Is there anybody out there who has experience with the Stratomaster Electronic Artificial Horizon either with or without its Electronic Compass companion? If so, opinions sought please. For thos
Gerry and Nigel, Thank you for your responses to my Instrument Panel retainment query. I was hoping someone had either developed or knew of a way to provide some shock mounting for the instruments bu
easily changed and they damp the whole panel pretty well. Ferg Yes Ferg, I guess I was just trying to achieve a belt and braces result because the tap washers are quite firm and Nigel had told me som
All, Have been away for the weekend and just trying to catch up on the list items. With respect to the Pip Pins for the main spars, just want to draw everybody's attention to the fact that those list
With no disrespect for my Aussie compatriots who are having a go, if I was in the market for a Jabiru engine, I would have to ask the following questions. 1 How many Jabiru engine owners have actuall
All, I understand from Oregon Aero that a few seat cushions have now been supplied to Europa owners / builders. If any of you out there are a recipient of any of these cushions, I would appreciate yo
Exactly thank you Alfred. Our mutual friend Jac van Heeswijk has also sent your photos to me so I am most grateful. criticism except that I will be able to sit in my shop and make noise with a fan bl
All, I have posted a photo of an Australian built Europa XS fitted with the 6cyl Jabiru engine and Jabiru cowl. You can see it on the forum under 'Builders Album' but the following link should take y
All, I have a Digiflight 100 Autopilot supplied by Trutrak Flight Systems. On listening to a radio interview with Dennis Vories on www.kitplanes.com/Redirect/radio/2012303.asp I note that Dennis inst
All, I have a plain vanilla 912 Engine. I wish to incorporate OV protection and a Battery Contactor and some other ideas of Bob Nuckolls so I have decided to adopt the Z-16 diagram in the Aeroelectri
Paul, Could you tell me please what sort of cartridge fuses you used and the method of retainment and connection to wires. What do you see as the advantage with fusible links? Europa call out a 10 aw
Cliff, Apologies for being so long winded in replying. My comments embedded below. I have read this document and also seriously considered the Exp Bus quite some time back. I am not vehemently oppose