Now that I look at your photos, Did you trim the tangs, as in the end of step two? Kevin OK.. I've measured the hinge placement on the door tangs about a hundred times how and they are per the manual
I too have installed these ventilators. A hole saw of 1 7/8" was used for the opening. I chose a position midway between the front and rear span of the windshield, just below the thick reinforced par
Ferg, They are on Page 178 of my catalog. Don't know about on line. Kevin layers the Kevin et al, I tried to 'see' these ultimatoes ventilatoes in the AS catalog online, but was stiffed by need-to-se
Hi Tony, I believe cable eyes are what you are supposed to use for cable thimbles. I used AN bolts to attach the turnbuckle to the mass balance arm, then cables attached with thimbles to the rear. I
Hi All, I have a question regarding the sequence of painting the doors, outside handles, and fitting the latch covers. I suppose the handles need to be painted before the latch covers are bonded in p
My manual reads like Ron's. Rapid, or 5-Min epoxy works well for hinges. Less chance of pure epoxy squeezing out into your hinge. I called and asked Europa when I was doing these and rapid was recomm
I read an article in the EAA mag that said on pipe threads to use Locktite PST (pipe sealant with Teflon). That is what I have done. The author recommended not using Teflon tape. Kevin Hello All, Whe
Hello All, I'm about to hang the 914 and fit the cowling before I do all the filling on the fuselage. I was wondering what others have done besides using the supplied screws and nutplates. I was thin
I'm thinking of going to the races on Saturday. Kevin Just wondering if any Europa builders are planning to attend the Reno Air Races this weekend. It would be nice touch base as I'm about to start b
I found Aeroquip -6 fuel line fit well over the fuel pumps "barbs" on the outlet side, with a hose clamp. Then AN fittings T back into one line, aluminum, to the firewall. Kevin Have just taken deliv
Tony, that's the other way around, 12mm inlets and 8mm outlets? avoid any slip on fuel lines in the same space where I sit. The rotax supplied 914 pumps have 8mm inlets and 12mm outlets and you'll ne
I am installing the same EIS. Grand Rapids recommended using another fuel flow sensor on the return line and the EIS figures the difference. I was talking with Erich Trombley at the Reno Air Races an
Ya, Erich said lots of people told him that it would cause hot fuel / vapor lock problems. But he lives and flys out of Las Vegas. Talk about HOT! He did also design his own cowling. Hello, Erich? Ke
Jeff, I read on this forum that by applying heat with a heat gun (gently) you can change the shape of the fairings. I have yet to do the wing root fairings. How much Redux did you use to bond the fai
Hi Tom, I have been looking at trailers too. The manufactured enclosed ones are for hauling cars and such and are way more heavy duty than a Europa needs. I have a Subaru too and a four cyl. Toyota t
I also am fitting the cowlings and know what you are talking about. So far I have sanded some of the top half fuse joggle, to help smooth the contour. Just getting rid of the molded gel coat stuff he
Hi Dan, As I recall there are marks on the center of the TP holes to be cut. I drilled the center with a 1/4 " drill to accept a long length of all-thread. You can measure from the cowl joggle to the
I cant seem to find spraylat in my Spruce catalog. You guys know where to find it? Installing the windshield today. Kevin Airframe complete, lots of finishing to do. No panel or wiring yet Hi Paul, W
Hey Dude, 3/4" space between the deck and the pitch tube. Make a spacer 3/4", tape it to the tube and then follow the directions. I think they forgot that part. Kevin What is the normal angle of the
Hi Paul and all, What is a good product (heat reflective foil) to stick on the firewall? Hi all, I want to stick heat reflective foil onto my firewall. Someone suggested that AC Spruce had a high tem