Jeff, That looks horribly like the outrigger latch to me with lightening holes cut in it. If so, it is the first time i have seen that done. Regards Kingsley in Oz Sent from my iPhone On 21/12/2012,
Gentlemen, When you quote the speed of your aircraft, please clarify if you are talking IAS, CAS or TAS. The 914 Mono I am now flying has the pitot and static vents in their original positions. i.e.
<<<< I'm sure there is a good reason, just need someone to cast some light on this. Carl, My understanding is that if there is no throttle stop on the throttle lever, it is possible to deform the thr
Hello Alan, None of the bushes or fittings should have to be reamed. If pins don't fit, the problem is one of alignment. Correct and also Incorrect. In normal level flight, what you are saying is cor
"Alan Carter" wrote . . . . Hello again Alan, Please open the attached file which will hopefully explain the fore and aft forces on the wings as I understand it. I'm sure someone will make me aware i
Hello Ferg, I suspect the problem is most likely in one or both of the aileron quick connect mechanisms but before checking them firstly ensure ALL rod end fittings and associated bolts within the wh
Ron, This suggestion may help you with your perceived problem. Drill a 3/32" or 7/64" hole right through an AN3 bolt and use this bolt to temporarily assemble a FL16 / FL18 combination. The string li
< The conditions (and passenger!) you describe are exactly when my mono feels under powered. Pete, Could you advise if you have a fixed pitch or constant speed propeller please? Thanks Kingsley in Oz
G'day Ferg, This very problem was addressed recently on this list so assuming Neville Eyre's comment is not Copyright, I have reproduced below what he had to say. The ''eyeball'' ball socket is held
Fellow Europaphiles We (my wife and I) have recently returned from a 3 week trip away in our Europa. Unfortunately, not the one I have been building for years but one purchased by one of my sons and
All, The following is posted on behalf of Fred Klein who is having a few computer problems at the moment. Cheers Kingsley All Mono Driver / Builders, I've always marveled at the precision, geometry,
Hello Paul, You said "As expected there is excess all round but which bits to trim first ?" You are not alone with this dilemma. I had exactly the same problem and typical of my performance, I realis
< I have been trying to bond the piece of Tufnall to the fuselage aerolon quick connect bellcrank. William, There is no good reason to bond the tufnol spacers by rigging the wings as described in the
y turbo responds well with it. Bud, Could you kindly let me know what you mean by 'turbo responding well with it ' please. ie, the Mobil oil as opposed to the Shell Sport Plus 4 that I am u sing. Ch
Andrew, What to do about a fuel gauge has been a bone of contention for me. I would very much appreciate your sharing how you made your device. Only thing is, can your set-up be accomplished AFTER th
William, I don't pretend to know the solution but another thing that could be a source of the problem is the positioning of the drive stud on the aileron onto which the push rod connects. This positi
Graham, Sorry but my previous email went prematurely for some unknown reason. I shall try again ......... The little auxiliary latches you refer to on Mal's plane do not guarantee th e proper engagem
Martin, I inserted mine from the rear. SO much easier as you suggest. Have to wonder why it wasn't called out in the manual?? Best regards Kingsley in Oz. Sent from my iPhone job getting the split pi