Author: Mike Parkin <mikenjulie.parkin@btinternet.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:48:56
Hi All, I understand from Chuck at Trio Avionics that there are already Europas flying in the UK with the Trio Altitude Hold. If so, can anyone kindly tell me the LAA Mod number. Regards, Mike
Author: Mike Parkin <mikenjulie.parkin@btinternet.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:15:17
Could not agree more. The factory copper strip in the sternpost has always worked brilliantly in G-JULZ. Spend your money on something useful. Regards, Mike Hi Bill. Most of this antenna data, includ
Author: Mike Parkin <mikenjulie.parkin@btinternet.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:26:26
Does anyone have any experience with the quality of work of Invicta Aviation Services ( Dave Charlesworth). Please contact me at mikenjulie.parkin@btinternet.com. thanks, Mike Parkin
Author: Mike Parkin <mikenjulie.parkin@btinternet.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 08:14:10
Travelling VFR in Europe has always been fairly easy in my limited experience. However, I do wonder if my travels have been that way because the local authorities didn't know I was there. With the in
Author: Mike Parkin <mikenjulie.parkin@btinternet.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2009 07:28:01
Further to my previous missive, I have found a more up to date document from the LAA. See. http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co.uk/engineering/TechnicalLeaflets/Oper ating%20An%20Aircraft/TL%202.08
Author: Mike Parkin <mikenjulie.parkin@btinternet.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 06:46:09
Kevin, Your symptoms seem to contradict your analysis, or maybe I am completely out to lunch. If the left flap were lower, then the left wing would produce more lift - manifesting itself in a right t
Author: Mike Parkin <mikenjulie.parkin@btinternet.com>
Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2009 22:29:53
To all the UK readers........ For those who have not received their letter, Skyforce are trying to update their owners database and as an incentive are offering an updated Skymap 2/3 and KMD 150 data
Author: Mike Parkin <mikenjulie.parkin@btinternet.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 17:30:41
I do not have the "gills" open (left them closed since it has been established that they were a development item providing little cooling benefit on shut down(positioned too low) and are now a "lefto
Author: Mike Parkin <mikenjulie.parkin@btinternet.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 19:22:29
Terry, While I acknowledge your comments and development. My comments where based on my experience with a monowheel AND on Andy Draper's comments on the original Europa development with G-YURO. Plain
Author: Mike Parkin <mikenjulie.parkin@btinternet.com>
Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2009 07:08:03
Bob and Terry, I must say that I find the subject of Europa cooling most baffling (pardon the pun). G-JULZ is constructed absolutely 'bog standard' apart from the addition of the Singleton firewall.
Author: Mike Parkin <mikenjulie.parkin@btinternet.com>
Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:40:09
A simple question but my aircraft has not flown for 2 years.- I cannot remember if the generator/charging light comes on when power is turned on or not.- My 914 is wired as shown in the manual.- Ther
Author: Mike Parkin <mikenjulie.parkin@btinternet.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:47:48
Raimo, I have used Plexus plastic polish. With a soft cloth it works great. See http://www.lasaero.com/site/products/article?id=M0375139X Regards, Mike From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [m
Author: Mike Parkin <mikenjulie.parkin@btinternet.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:36:23
For all UK 914 owners.- Skydrive charge almost ten pounds for a 914 spark plug.- If you haven't found Denso X27EPR-U9 spark plugs any cheaper..... then go to: http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?p
Author: Mike Parkin <mikenjulie.parkin@btinternet.com>
Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:11:48
Frans, A new engine can be quite tight and needs a little running before the operating temperatures will come down. For ground runs you might find it advantageous to run it with the top and bottom co