Guys, thanks for all the input. My plane is based at Great Oakley, so l am very close to the E coast. Logical routing is straight across to north of AMS TMA. I would be happier doing this for the fir
Thanks John, final decision on route etc to be confirmed early next week. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=311848#311848
Due to technical issues (including no panel) l will not be going to Texel this year. I hope all that go have a great and safe trip. Regards John Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.c
Frans, Darn Dutch people - l spend 5 weeks out of the air to fit an ELT (specifically for Holland) and they go and change the rules! Refit was more than just an ELT of course! I fitted a Kannad 406 w
Hi, Recommend you talk with Mark Castle-Smith (LAA ET avionics course instructor). His email is markcs[at]btinternet.com. I use the D10A now and it is a great piece of kit. The D100 gives you more co
Hi, What type of Sontara cloth do you use? I contributed some pictures to a previous thread on the subject of demisting fans - pictures are on my post at http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?t=7
Inflatable restraints are the air-bags of the aircraft world. We conducted a lot of R&D in the 90's using car technology (FMVSS, NCAP etc test data) we then set up some simulations using nifty finite
Paddy, Make it a Mon or Friday and l might be able to make it. regards, John G-IPOD Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=334217#334217
A reminder of the continued problems with the glass tube, fine mesh fuel filter. Whilst on a return leg from a flight to Kemble last week l experienced a higher than normal fuel flow reading on my tr
Thanks for the advice. I already use a Mr Funnel when fuelling the aircraft. The simplest solution is to replace the filter(s) with an alternative. I already asked LAA for advice on this. Preference
I did the original engineering analysis on the ballistic chute installation and helped Miles McCallum make the design changes to the FLYER Europa. We attached the chute strops to the engine frame and
Martin, The link has been disabled for mobile (and iPad) viewing. Regards John -- John Wighton Europa XS trigear G-IPOD Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=361129
I am also very interested in the model. Just to be clear, is it an unbuilt kit or a finished model? I am based in UK. -- John Wighton Europa XS trigear G-IPOD Read this topic online here: http://foru
This is a post to share the recent experiences with the Garmin 795 and to give guidance to any Europa flyers who may be considering the purchase of the device and using it in conjunction with Sky Dem
I would like David to validate his last comment - field length dependent upon prop pitch when stopped. When the prop is turning: The fine pitch gives lower residual thrust, hence field length is pote
David, Thanks for the reply/description. Having been an aeronautical engineer for 30 years l appreciate both the theoretical and practical analysis of a problem. Clearly you have a heap more experien
I attended the Rotax maintenance course held at the LAA in the UK. The burping process was discussed at some length, the conclusion being that unless you have no idea how much oil is in the engine -
Frans, As with all things in life you have to listen to advice from 'experts', l am sufficiently convinced that the LAA selected the instructor for the Rotax course on the basis that he knows his stu
Graham, May be you are right. I used to gurgle the engine religiously (!) every time but since the course when l was told it does more harm than good l havent. The LAA instructor used to work at Rota