My opinion on this MPD (not that there appears to have been any consultation about it):- An MPD for a checklist item? OK, I can see the implications of not shutting the door can be serious, but so co
Well at least it has a name - Uglymod. Trevor and others are right - whatever makes things safer is always right. I ordered my 'kits' (x2) within minutes of them appearing on the LAA Shop site. I tho
SLA and FDM methods are probably both suitable for the door stop. I looked but could not find any reference to the material or process used by the LAA on the parts they are selling. I think that is a
Brian, I disagree, an MPD is only issued when there is a serious concern over safety. To issue the MPD with a very brief (5 flying hours) incorporation requirement confirms there is a major issue and
Brian, I am having a conversation with you. I have no reason to call Andy D at this time. As I said before, there is no such thing as too much safety. Thanks also for the definition of a mandatory SM
I have a 912ULS cowling (XS version) NACA duct mould tool if anyone wishes to use it. UK based. Also a complete set of untouched cowlings (XS), with intake moulding tool. Some firewall forward parts
I think simple CFD is great but think it unwise to distribute snap shot s as they can be taken out of context. The Europa fuse and canopy Are classic in form and will generate a range of differential
The AAIB report is up to their usual high standard. However, the trend l can see being analysed is insufficient (or ineffective) aircraft type training and nothing to do with the nominal design of th
Following on from my last post I reacquainted myself with the build manual sections 34 and 35. The part DL07 is the guide mounted in the door, this gives the shoot bolt an axis to follow - hence it n
Thanks Tim, very useful. -- John Wighton Europa XS trigear G-IPOD Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=505700#505700
I had 2 almost pristine blades but cut them up as the blades are sold as matched sets. You should not replace part of the blade system. It is possible that you might get lucky and find a blade from t
Andy Draper or Ivan should be able to recall the exact FT schedule, but l believe that the FT test pilot did up to 12 rotations in all configurations. There was also a comprehensive AGATE led trial i
One aspect that new builders could forget it to enable the seat cushion to pivot up against the backrest for entry and exit. To get in from the front or back side of the wing means you end up with yo
As per my original posts on this subject, the Mod is reactive rather than constructive. A properly run company would have taken this in house and worked with the LAA and AAIB to create a solution pro
After David Stanbridge confirmed the factory would not be supporting the taildragger (TD) conversion we instigated our own version of the main gear legs. I approached Harmon Lange about 18-24 months
Yes, l had some correspondence with them. Their design predates the Elite. Their CEO explained the design philosophy, prototyping challenges and how far they have progressed towards National type app
Beautiful hangar. Nice finish on the aircraft. Good luck with that engine. -- John Wighton Europa XS trigear G-IPOD Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=511566#51
I have had a fair bit of contact with Dirk, he did once warn me against trying old er spec controllers with newer prop actuation motors. But the software update should never fry the board on an AC20