I am considering a new tank - I don't like the prospect of a crack when flying over Norwegian terrain - - - - - . Will in case make it higher than the original to compensate for less width (so as to
Steve, Thank you very much for measuring the dimensions I asked for, plus some in addition. Can you explain where you measured the "inside saddle back" and "inside saddle front"? Regarding the square
Craig, That is a very interesting solution, if I understand you correctly: - You have the original Europa tank inside the CM - You cut the head rests off - On top of the CM you then place the indepen
Craig, The spar strap has no role for fitting the wings correctly. Its purpose is to prevent twisting of the spars under heavy load during flight. I followed the BM sequence, and experienced no probl
Also the XS (with wash-out, as already pointed out) can have sudden wing drop at stall entry if you are flying alone - mine does. Probably the slight left aileron down/right aileron up that is necess
After consulting with EA2004 about any possible strength issues (none), I built an air outlet vent on top of the fuselage behind the doors - see attached photo. This is a low pressure area. Under the
Karel, No, I have not measured the pressure, I relied on what EA2004 said also about the pressure in this area. I think they were correct, because the air speed over the top is higher than the airpla
On the two Europa XS's in Norway with more than 20 hours flying time, the outer hinge on both ailerons on both aircraft has developed noticeable wear. When the ailerons were mounted, no play was noti
Gert, Thanks, but isn't that like taking paracetamol to reduce the fever without curing the illness? Best regards, Svein -- Original Message -- From: Lisbet og Gert Dalgaard To: europa-list@matronics
Thank you very much, Graham - I always appreciate your views and suggestions. For now, I will closely monitor the new third hinges (as well as all the others, of course!) and see whether the slop app
Very sorry to hear about your prop strike, Kevin. Unfortunately, the following comment on the forum is not correct, even if you have the slipper clutch: At least with the Rotax if there is no runout
Author: Sidsel og Svein Johnsen <sidsel.svein@oslo.online.no>
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:29:34
I have now converted all my control surface hinges by using Gary Hall's kit of Teflon tube and stainless steel wire. The hinges are now without any slack and will hopefully last a very long time. Con
Author: Sidsel og Svein Johnsen <sidsel.svein@oslo.online.no>
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:05:57
Hi Dave, Nice website. Following up on Garry's point regarding empty weight, the other factor determining payload is the allowable gross weight (MTOM). In Norway and several other European countries
Author: Sidsel og Svein Johnsen <sidsel.svein@oslo.online.no>
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:23:20
Statement by Andy Draper: Please see attached. Regards, Svein LN-SKJ Hi, Where would we find the written statement by Andy Draper? Christoph Both Wolfville Nova Scotia, Canada
Author: Sidsel og Svein Johnsen <sidsel.svein@oslo.online.no>
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 10:34:51
Correct, Karel. I purchased the silicone rubber water hoses (including the one pre-bent to 90 degrees) from Stefan (ingemarsson.s@telia.com). Very pleased with the hoses so far, but I only have some
Author: Sidsel og Svein Johnsen <sidsel.svein@oslo.online.no>
Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:36:38
- and so did I, and connected it to Grand Rapids EIS, one of the spare input channels. It took some trial and error, with the sensor immersed in boiling hot water and at lower temperature, to find th
Author: Sidsel og Svein Johnsen <sidsel.svein@oslo.online.no>
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:52:35
Does anyone have experience with or know anything about Sirius Aviation Insurance, the Danish subsidiary of Sirius International? They offer interesting insurance premium for my Europa, but settlemen
Author: Sidsel og Svein Johnsen <sidsel.svein@oslo.online.no>
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:42:55
Frans, This issue was raised in September 2006, at which time I offered the following advice: quote 1. Set the torque limit on the torque wrench in the normal way. 1. Use a fixed spanner on the prop
Actually, the torque wrench may be at any angle to the spanner - it "clicks" only when the bending moment at the end (= torque) reaches the set point. The bending moment transferred to the spanner (r
One wrong statement in my posting yesterday: If the force is not parallel to the spanner, the torque on the bolt is not necessarily increased above the torque wrench set point - it may decrease, depe