Hi Frans=2C I just don't remember exactly what cured my overheat problems. One theory w as that there was a leak on one of the hose clamps=2C which didn't show up with a cold engine=2C but would let
Frans=2C A very professional and innovative (and fast) build indeed. I notice that there does not seem to be a guard over the interior door hand le. It is worthwhile having. One or two early Europas
s (weight penalty 100 grams) lts (weight penalty 200 grams) Are you serious ? In an accident=2C how would a potential rescuer get the d oors open ? microswitches are a nice gimmick=2C bu they can lea
Raimo=2C Yes=2C I accept your reasoning=2C and I am surprised to read that Cessnas h ave internal locks. Their checklists probably say to not have them locked o n takeoff and landing. My PFA inspecto
FWIW=2C I am planning on installing releasable-hinge pins for the doors..... all a ttached to a single emergency pull handle via thin/light cables=2C which wi ll simply pull all the hinge pins out=2C
Re tensioning the Mono bungee is easy easy compared with tightening the tri gear bungee. I wonder whose trigear you are referring to. The tri bungee is fully acces sible from underneath=2C and re-ten
My starboard tailplane is 5.8 kg. solute beautiful airplaine. The pictures show just part of her beauty for s ure! would love to be around on that main event! == == == ==
Fred=2C That is for the fully assembled unit. Only extras are chromed brass pip pin hole covers=2C and my mod of replaced ss TP5 with long aluminum tube. Only filler used was for filling in the weave
Rowland=2C I agree. A donation is only really feasable from another EU country=2C exce pt Britain=2C that is. Within the EU all bank transfers are free of charge. Karl mer == == == ==
This is a must watch if you have not already seen it. Phenomenal: Sullenberger Flight Simulation Click on below Or copy and paste http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=tE_5eiYn0D0#t=109
Graham=2C I am shure you are correct=2C but in my experience I have not noticed more vibration=2C once the carbs ar well balanced. Advantages are - less weight=2C less money=2C less maintenance=2C ea
Graham=2C Yes=2C every choice has its pros and cons. If it hadn't been for my MG proj ect=2C I would have been quite happy to carry on with the Warp Drive. It pe rformed well=2C and you can't beat th
I am not sure about the sound difference. My 2-blader makes a very attracti ve low-frequency sound. To me it appears quieter than the Warp Drive. You h ave the same prop=2C so maybe you can sometime
Frans=2C Congratulations to both of you and the test pilot. You will have a lot of f un with that Europa. A cruise of 120 knots at just over 50% power is pretty phenominal. I doubt that anyone can ma
I have flown inthe rain with the standard setup=2C while rturning from Oshk osh. I didn't notice any problems. But normally I try to avoid it=2C becaus e it isn't good for the propeller. Karl The cur
ark Many years ago I accompanied my brother in a Cessna from Germany to the D anish island Bornholm. I remember it as a very nice place=2C excellent air port=2C and reasonable accomodation just minut
As dave says=2C the firewall shouldn't be a problem. You don't need a carb heater=2C but Transport Canada does. You also need an ELT and First Aid kit . You can take a look at my Skydrive heater inst
Dave and Graham=2C I am puzzled by all this fuss about fuel contamination. Why have I never he ard about a car having this problem ? I have never noticed anything more than a spec of dust in the Anda