An answer could be to buy a bigger battery or invest in solar cells, PV. The safety improvement derived from EC devices outweights the operational issues? -- John Wighton Europa XS trigear G-IPOD Rea
Pete, The article is 10 years old -a period which represents approximately 1/12 (or 8% ish) since Wright Bros made their mark. Much can happen in a very short time, primarily due to the predictive to
Not cheap by any means but a Ti leg and wheel is about as light as you will get. -- John Wighton Europa XS trigear G-IPOD Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=4988
No details to hand but it could be a new design and manufacture - is not impossible. It would also be possible to replace the (Mod 43) tailwheel spring with a carbon fibre version. This would require
D, You don't need to match the 'spring' properties for the Ti tailwheel. For the spring part for sure - that is why l suggested a carbon version - can be customised to suit. -- John Wighton Europa XS
LAA AGM is online now (Sunday 10am) and needs more to log in to achieve a quorum. -- John Wighton Europa XS trigear G-IPOD Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=498
I have a Ray Allen G101 on P2 side and G205 on P1. I use the pitch trim on the grip as much as l do the rocker on the panel. They work well and I do recommend them. ALso very easy to connect to the R
Reply to Tim. The return line goes to the reserve side, therefore the last tank you switch to should always be the reserve. As this will receive the excess fuel that is bypassing the carb. So when yo
Alternatively, for a super speedy and knowledgable response contact Dirk Oyen dirk.oyen1@telenet.be who is the reseller for Europe. -- John Wighton Europa XS trigear G-IPOD Read this topic online her
Although not windscreen specific, I believe my hangar buddies (3 of 8 aircraft) invested in a ceramic coating on their aircraft (Decathlon, Cirrus SR22 G5 and a C172). The Cirrus is closest to the Eu
I had to have a sprag clutch replaced at around 550hrs. I then fitted an EarthX 960 LiFe battery which cranks the engine way quicker and with more authority than before (even before the old battery l
The drag, anti-drag beam is essential primary structure and the aircraft should not be flown without it. To do so you risk the lives of those on board and those located wherever the ensuing crash occ
The repair detailed is still valid although it does not include instructions on the method to determine the extent of the damage. If the indentation depth from nominal can be measured we may be able
Duncan, Are you sure it wasn't a few kg of frozen water in that wing? GIPOD is very sensitive to lateral balance, maybe too much Xmas turkey (or veggiechick)? -- John Wighton Europa XS trigear G-IPOD
Paul, You directed the question to Bud, however, I have some input that may be of interest. Inevitably things are more complex than just quoting a single dimension. What might be true for a Taylor Ti
Chris, We were looking at STC for Cert aircraft - using 3D printing as a manufacturing method. The cost was very high (even with our own printer). Making new or replacing old saggy panel coamings and
As far as I know the SL40 is an SL30 without the NAV. SL30 circuitry should be carry over, as per pin codes. Don't shoot me if this assumption is wrong. -- John Wighton Europa XS trigear G-IPOD Read
David, As recounted at the Committee meeting. Flew ~100 hours (a/c hours 200) then suffered a stoppage at 1800ft close to Elstree ATZ. Switched to reserve but made a glide approach and landing under
There has been a fair amount of discussion over the location of vents in the Europa, primarily due to interest in the round Ventomatic style of vent. The location shown in this post , close to the wa
Reply to Pat Tunney I will post a sketch of the preferred zone when l go to the office tomorrow. -- John Wighton Europa XS trigear G-IPOD Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/view