Very interesting alternatives for the stock Rotax 914 which I have. However - aren't the FI retro fittings not even more dependent on electricity? I've given that some thoughts also with my 914 setup
Ah okay. Being independent of electricity is an advantage for sure. But how about vapor lock? Did you experience any in hot temperatures/high altitude when running the mechanical pump? I think in tha
Hi Jon, I've experimented a looong time, until I found a perfect setup with a XS cowling, water thermostat and almost all air forced through the radiator with only a 5mm gap below it to feed the 7-ro
I thought we were talking about XS all the time? I hope so, since I also have an XS. Regards Roland PH-ZTI XS TG 914 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=476891#47
Remi, that is a very clean setup and an Incredible effective cabin heater. I have a flap behind the oil cooler, but it's limit is about -5C OAT at 80C oil with normal clothing, especially at high alt
Hello Bob, a happy new year for you, too! As you know, I have a XS and so it was important, that Tim's aluminium pipe fits for my Europa as well, which it does apperently. I also know of at least two
Incidentally I found this https://www.experimentalaircraft.info/homebuilt-aircraft/rotax-aircraft-engines-3.php in the www. According to their "quick reference guide" the ideal CHT should be 75-110C.
[/quote] I don't think so. The Dynon manual says, that AI falls back on a (coupled) GPS - a Garmin Pilot 3 in my case, should static pitot fail. Regards Roland PH-ZTI XS TG 914 Read this topic online
Made two similar flights the day before yesterday in about the same temperatures, but down low under an overcast (1500-2000ft). Now the CHT was 85C (thermostatic controlled) and oil 81C. I didn't exp
Hello, FWIW I ordered the 60 Samco Profuel Silicone hose https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/samco-profuel-60-degree-silicone-hose-elbow-pe60 Normally the legs from the bend measure 102 mm, but I go
Hello David, there was a discussion on this very topic in the forum before http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386008 Just in case, you didn't see it already. BTW: I have a flap behind my oil
Hello Bob, congrats and happy landings with your new beautiful bird! I hope to meet you on one of the upcoming Europa fly-ins. Regards Roland PH-ZTI XS TG 914 Read this topic online here: http://foru
Hello friends, my Europa is currently in the workshop of a friend to get new fuel hoses. My friend owns a Rotax 912 powered Monowheel, thus is not familiar with the 914 fuel system. While removing th
Another question, that popped up during the thorough inspection in the workshop: My friend found corrosion on the inner sides of the steel tubes of the engine/nose wheel mounting frame of my Europa X
Good morning Ivor, thank you for your reply, we'll do the work with due diligence, as you suggested. Out of interest - where did you buy the Brass or Aluminium reducers? The MOD on the engine mountin
Dear Europa community, on another forum I came across this problem dawning on the EASA-horizon: https://www.euroga.org/forums/student-pilots/5243-uk-caa-allows-ab-initio-training-on-annex-2-and-easa-
Hi Tim, thank you. However - and this is an information from 3rd march on a german forum: EASA NPA 2014/28 / FCL.035(a) (2): When flight time is completed during flights operated in the same class or
Hello Simon and welcome! I own a Europa XS Trigear since 2011, which I bought second hand. Im based at Essen-Mlheim EDLE and you are welcome to have a look at it. I have a dutch registration and an i
All clear! It turned out, that the corrosion is only superficial and will be treated with Brunox epoxy and painting to prevent the frame from more serious damage. Regards Roland PH-ZTI XS TG 914 Read
Bonjour Olivier, there are a couple of countries, where the Europa (XS) is cleared for a MTOM of 656 and the Netherlands is one of them. When changing from the British to the Dutch registration, the