what springs to mind is to make the left-side throttle arm The reason that I put forward a push/pull throttle is that I drew up a rather tasteful quadrant, trying to get a bit of style into it (and i
Um, personally, I hope that it's a useless piece of dead weight that robs us of payload and fuel. Just in case there is any doubt over the issue, the first time it'll be tested is in anger.... and I
Use ampreg to stick it down with a layer of peelply in between, and clamp it up while it cures. I prefer to let a 0.5-1 cm excess cure, and then use an exacto razor saw to cut it close, and permagri
The temperature rise should be slow enough that the wood temp = composite temp, but there is a danger that the wood could warp... however, I would use "U" channel rather than L section: much more li
Not possible without ruining the payload, and doing naughty things to the CG... There are plenty of better engines around these days -cheaper, lighter, more fuel efficient, quieter... If you want a
I plan to avoid the rudder cable conflict problem(s) by routing them in teflon lined bowden cable (using motorcycle rear brake cable stock) as far aft as the rear cabin bulkhead. Miles
bits copy of Panel Planner. For an amazingly low $99 this software is enough to keep you occupied for many hours. I note that the Europa panel isn't quite right however and remember someone mentionin
I must confess to being rather taken by the Jabiru engine -and more so after having flown the aircraft... The six (which may be out next year, but don't hold your breath) seems ideal: 120 hp at ligh
As standard.... I believe jabiru offer a mogas kit... something like a cylinder spacer to reduce the compression ratio (and associated bits and pieces) but then you lose some performance... Miles
Tried 'em all -and for large ones, I like the yellow west systems squeegees -but the Europa ones are excellent, so don't dismiss them when you get onto the "real" layups. Miles
I quite agree -in fact we have probably got better than we deserve! Perhaps this is a good point for Europa builders to publish (perhaps via the club?) details of thier mods so that other builders c
Having flown 3 (2 of them monowheels) I know that they aren't really a problem to land, but: You can use the BRS on the ground (serious overrun problem)... Take a look at the latest AAIB bulletin on
re BRS .... I could not get enthusiastic about a vertical descent This would be at MAUW at worst (we are using a 1500 lb 'chute, so it would be slightly less) -and it is the equivalent of falling 7 f
--From my experience (not a lot of hours, but a fair amount of types) landings and take-offs with the monowheel is no more difficult than any other conventional geared (taildragger) aircraft -and eas
The usual parachute makers guarantee? money back if it doesn't work?! Actually, it'll come as no surprise that we are paying some attention to this... Effectively the anchor points are in the cockpi
snip snip Zvezda currently markets a very sophisticated system for the SU-26 family. I believe I am hoping (!) that our BRS installation will not weigh more than an extra 25 kg in total over a "non-B
Any Europa flyers visiting Popham (3nm N.) or S/Hampton (15ish nm S.) are welcome to to avail themselves of my facilities -no trailer (yet -but soon) .... might cost you a flight! Miles
Flange Width Haven't decided yet: Ideally, I'dd like to have as little as possible (it's lighter) but as there is a fair amount of stuff running through the same tunnel, it may be easier to do it all