This topic came up recently in regard the an engine cooling shroud. The table I enclose is from a college text on Composite Engineering and would seem to indicate that epoxies have higher operating t
Hi all, If you see the flaps and ailerons are level in the wing when the stick is neutral and the flaps are level too, then there is no need for more precise control surface measurements. You probabl
Hi Fred, In the US, for homebuilts, there are no requirements on cabin materials. There is only common sense! Ira -- Ira N224XS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?
Hi All, I am trying to coordinate with the events what the company may have planned. At present Bud suggests maybe Friday night for the "Engineering" meeting. As the time draws closer, I will be in t
Mine is in the ceiling panel between the doors Ira -- Ira N224XS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=235845#235845
If you look around the web you will find that you can build your own probe for about $5.00 worth of aluminum and some long (gun barrel) drill bits. If you can't find the plans after searching, let me
Hi to All, Following a discussion this morning with Bud and his discussion with Dave Stanbridge, here is the latest: We should plan on an engineering meeting on Friday early evening to follow a Europ
If you would something really nice for the panel connection and the wing root, check out the Winter 9005 5x quick-disconnect at http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/winter.htm#Tubing,_Connectors,_and_Misce
Hi All, Based on discussion with Bud, Friday evening seems to be the best choice. There should be a Europa Owners/Interested Parties Forum earlier in the afternoon Friday. The specific time and Forum
Hi Steve, Hope you see this. My login credentials on the EuropaOwners site have gone bad. Whats the route to fix? Ira -- Ira N224XS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.
Of course, for those with the true need for speed, there is always the "egg." An acquaintance of mine thinks the Venture is going to come back. Flys with better pitch stability than the Lancairs acco
Hi All, I know this has been discussed before, but the present discussion seems to discount the fact that the 912s and the 914 return fuel quantities are quite different. The 914 has a continuous, si
"pledge on Plexi" Interesting! Yes I have heard that motorcyclists use furniture polish on their windshields. The methyl methacrylate product manufacturers like LP Aero (George) say it is a bad idea.
Interesting coincidence that after posting yesterday about plexi, what should appear in my mailbox but the new SportAviation from EAA with an article on care of windshields! It seems to echo what Joh
The sontara wipes were obtained at SnF last year at a pretty good deal. They are available now at Sporty's and ACSpruce Here are some links for the curious: www2.dupont.com/Sontara/en_US/index.html w
Hi Bud, When you get a chance, could you please remind me what type of SS braided pressure hose you got to fit over the rotax hose barbs. Thanks Ira -- Ira N224XS Read this topic online here: http://
An extra shelf or mounting bracket is unnecessary. The panel does quite well hanging on the top bolts and resting on the tunnel. I would not close the gap between the bottom panel and the firewall be
Hi Peter, You forgot to mention the type and source of the defective hose. That information might be useful to someone Ira -- Ira N224XS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewt
Thanks for the follow up Peter! I heard the FAA recently say that counterfeit parts make up more than 5% of the supply chain here and is a multi-billion dollar business. Very bad business indeed! --
I would suggest going directly to their exhaust OEM manufacturer. I have found them to be extremely helpful and responsive. They do custom work all the time. Find them at: http://www.cktengineering.c