My setup is quite standard in principal. Obviously one has to thoroughly seal all gaps in the LOWER cooling channel. I also cut away the edge of the lower cowling, which prevented the hot air from sm
I had a trim runaway in my Europa which was merely due to a stuck trim switch. Since this panel mounted rocker switch (from Aircraft Spruce IIRC) didn't have a distinct "click" while operating it in
I have the Trig Transponder box mounted in the tunnel, located right between the seats. This works flawlessly. However this probably only works in the Trigear, where you have a lot of spare room due
Hi James, the PH-GOO (Trigear XS) https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/registration/PH-GOO has a BRS fitted, which - when deployed - is hooked to the engine frame and to two points of the wing spar on both s
Bob, I agree in what you've written, especially not to try to return to the airfield in a EFAT at low altitude (hopefully I'll remember it in such a situation). As for the BRS it's potentially a grea
Congratulations, Paul! And what a beauty she is. Enjoy - and I hope to meet you on one of the upcoming Europa meet ups. Roland PH-ZTI XS TG 914 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.co
Looks like this one https://www.cobratrailer.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=41&language=en&osCsid=a46rqh4feiuk14ji2f2a22sbe0 to me. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matro
I use a Jtte rigging aid from Austria http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/PH-ZTI.html It's about 1300 EUR I think. Regards Roland PH-ZTI XS TG 914 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronic
... climbing >500 FPM with 5500 RPM at 21.000 ft DA - easy to do - with a Rotax 914 :-) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=496168#496168 Attachments: http://foru
Hi Daniell, how do you achieve a reclined seat position due to your hight without running out of space for your legs? Did you also increase the distance to the rudder pedals? Regards Roland PH-ZTI XS
Thanks for clarification, Daniell - interesting! I'm not that tall with 1,82 metres but cockpit space is the only thing I'm missing a bit in the Europa. However I have to add, that I'm wearing a para
I'd like to echo the positive review! Dirk Oyen is THE Airmaster-man in Europe. That's why I only let him service my propeller... Roland PH-ZTI XS TG 914 Read this topic online here: http://forums.ma
Hi Martin, I have this one https://www.silent-hektik.de/UL_912_Anlasser.htm installed on my Rotax 914 for a couple of years. It has 1 KW (original Rotax is 0,6 KW) and is only 15 mm longer than the o
I use this single hand rigging aid from an Austrian (not Australien ;-)) manufacturer on my Trigear. As you can see on the other picture (with the trailer) the wing holder can be tilted by 90. https:
Some other pictures (from different manufacturers), some even with electric motors and remote control. https://www.google.de/search?q=j%C3%BCtte+aufr%C3%BCsthilfe&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiGpsOpxonwAhXC0o
Hi Jeff, my rigging aid is manufactured by Chistoph Jtte. You can get in contact with him via c.juette@gmx.at Another popular manufacturer (especially within the sailplane community) is Spindelberger
Hi Pete, I own a Trigear for more than 10 years now and rig/derig it anytime I go flying. I have a customized enclosed trailer and a rigging aid which enables me to handle the plane completely by mys
Hi John, as an easy fix of the problem I have the tank vent line connected to the top of the fuel filler neck and from there another vent line to the top of the fuselage. Works well and no fuel spill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC8Iw3bpDTw Europa TRIGEAR is similar :-) Not quite - for handling the wings you'd need a rigging aid. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtop
I'd found it interesting, how that safety issue was/is approached on the certified Liberty XL2. AFAIK the door latch mechanism is quite similar to that of the Europa. Read this topic online here: htt