Hi Robert Don't forget that the Classic foam wings have large lightening holes running span wise in the foam cores. So if you can find the hole you are only talking about drilling through the layups
Hi All Just wondering where people are fitting the PilotAware unit in the Europa. I am thinking of the shelf on rear D panel in my non extended baggage bay or a little higher up on a new bracket. Any
Thanks Kevin Wondered about there. Good to know it works. I am based between two busy gliding sites so the new OGN facility should be a real help. Not used it in flight yet but like what I see on the
Hi Graeme Sort of what I was thinking once it has been test flown. But watch out for the small antenna! I stuck mine this morning with velcro and when I came to remove it the bottom cover of the ante
Hi Dave Yes I had a similar problem a couple of years back. Ended up replacing the then 15 year old unit. Opened the box thinking it may be a capacitor but could not find anything obvious. Pete G-RMA
Hi Graeme Suspect first sign would be a fuel smell and damp filler pipe. Standard mod shortly available as SM 13070. Paper work is with Andy Draper at the moment but I believe just about complete. Jo
Hi Ivor Been looking for hose for a standard mod to replace the classic pipe with aluminium. The only hose we have found so far that is guaranteed 100% for petrol is Samco ProFuel. Unfortunately it i
Hi Brian I have been working with John Archer to get the standard mod for converting the classic filler tube to aluminium approved. This is currently with Andy Draper and just about ready to go. LAA
Hi Tim I have just been involved in getting together an LAA Standard Mod for the classic long fuel pipe to be made in aluminium. One of the LAA requirements was documentary proof that the type of alu
Hi All This 13070 is for the Classic long long rubber pipe. Watch this space for shortly to be released Standard Mod SM 13070. Pete G-RMAC Classic # 109
Hi All I have just received this from Andy Draper. "The SM has now been signed off by Francis and its now in the system to be posted on the LAA web site." Regards Pete G-RMAC Classic #109
Can't seem to find this mod listed in the LAA list of Europa standard mods. Pete The black silicone hoses in that MOD kit have a green fluoro fuel-resistant lining.
Hi Richard You have a Classic the pictures were for the XS with a side filler. The AD applies to both. I have just inspected mine and whilst the inside looked perfect the fuel tank end was noticeably
Hi Richard John is at 77alembert@gmail.com Regards Pete report etc point to the side-filler Europa pipe, with 45 degree bend, which was an alternative to the top-of-fuselage original filler. I have t
Hi Jon I solved a slight movement issue with a piece of very thin brass shim purchased from a model shop. It only take a few thou of movement on the pin to give a noticeable movement at the tip. A st
Hi Graeme As used on older BMW bikes. Original Bing parts available from. https://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/Parts.php?T=5&NU=15&M &Ct=FA&SbCt=BA_15_20_FA_45 My 912UL has 40 mm carbs. Pete G-RMA
We used to be able to buy these US strobes in the UK via an agent. Low power requirements, 2 amps, and the ones on my aeroplane have been working for 17 years. One on the fin and one under the fusela