Max, My first set of brushes lasted only 110 hours, then all three were worn out - got the fault indication on the controller panel. Martin at Airmaster said it was maybe a bit short even for a new p
Hi Bob, Appreciate your comments regarding correct installation of the brushes relative to the rings. My Airmaster was delivered with a brush bracket for Rotax 912ULS. The holes matched exactly the h
Carl, I installed the Princeton (? - memory fades..) capacitive sender sold by Europa when I purchased my kit in 2001, connected to Grand Rapids EIS. Not happy with the sender, I believe it is very s
Opinions have previously been expressed on this forum regarding the temporary permission required for =9Cpermit=9D aircraft to operate over Belgian territory. In preparation of my planned flight to t
I recently reported on the changes since last year in the Belgian requirements associated with the special permit required to fly over Belgian territory with a homebuilt aircraft. I am pleased to see
Some weeks ago there were some thoughts on bird strikes and pitot tube covers on this list. Attached is an example of both, seen on an AN-2 at Bad W=F6ringshofen recently. Happy flying! Svein LN-SKJ
Some weeks ago there were some thoughts on pitot tube covers on this list, and some comments on bird strikes. Attached is an example of both, seen on an AN-2 at Bad W=F6ringshofen recently. Happy fly
No two symptoms are alike, and I do not find what I am experiencing in the Europa List archives: - Cold start with choke, throttle idle: Instant ignition, VERY rough running for one-two seconds, then
Jon, Your comments are much appreciated. I fitted the large starter when I installed the engine 6 years ago. The fact that your starts are now much smoother gives me hope that the battery and/or cabl
Thank you very much for all suggestions received on how to solve the problems I experienced. The =93rough on one magnet=94 is now resolved, and the rough start of cold engine almost gone (maybe I hav
On our recent trip to Venezia where we had 35 degrees during takeoff at 9:30 AM, Stephan and I were quite puzzled by the negative effect our metallic-grey cockpit covers had when it came to keeping t
Karel, My airplane got exactly the same deformation of the skin under the fuel filler cap as you describe. My cover was supplied two years ago by a professional UK maker. I have copied the temperatur
Rob, With respect, I wish to comment some of your statements: reflected from the outer surface of the cockpit covers, only what heat is transferred by conduction through the cover.< What is of intere
Frans, If vapour is formed anywhere in the fuel line, the bubbles will move towards the carbs as soon as a pump is switched on. I do not know the length of the fuel line from the pump to the carbs, b
Frans, In the tank bottom there are no bubbles at the temperature in question (otherwise it would be boiling). Fuel pressure here is atmospheric pressure plus static pressure (negligible) from the fu
Hi all, Just a word of caution: The Rotax engine ring mount is bolted to the Europa engine frame with four bolts with M10 Binx nuts (the Binx nut version that is slightly oval inside before screwed o
20 years - and looking so young!! Europa is up there among the sleekest, best-looking aircraft, with flying qualities unmatched. It is hard to imagine that the first Europa was already 10 years old w
Richard, Evidently they are, but as I reported not too long ago, one of mine unscrewed itself even though it was the first-time use. A drop of LockTite threadlocker will not harm ............. Regard