I can't disagree more. The competition could get access to ONE set of printed manuals by simply ordering them from the factory (we got an extra set with the first part of the kit). The printed manual
Carl, --From my flying experience, I don't believe you are likely to inadvertantly land a Europa with the flaps (and gear) up, the sight picture is different than with them down. Motor gliders have n
Kevin, We used miniature eyeball lights (A/C Spruce # 11-07800) in the overhead for both panel lights (2 ea) and map lights (2 ea). These lights worked out well for us, and can be adjusted to whateve
Hi Dave, I used a 30A circuit breaker, A/C Spruce # W58XC4C12A30, costs about $4.10. Have had no prblems in 220 hours. This is a recessed push button type. regards, Terry Seaver
Paul, I initially mounted the Skymap antenna in the top, inside, of the instrument panel. After losing signal on several flights, I found that the GPS did not like the antenna above the instruments/r
Paul, I tried temporarily mounting the antenna on top of the instrument panel as well, with the same poor results, i.e. low signal strength. It wasn't obvious what in the panel (below the antenna) wa
I also made a jacking 'wedge', using 1/2" ply with a 2x4 cut into a wedge to provide a level jacking surface. Two bolts to catch the 'U' cutout edge. I made it after someone suggested same on the gro
Hi Mike, I mounted the power supply to the plywood beneath the baggage bay shelf. I ran light weight 1/2" PVC pipe (used for drip sprinkler systems) through the wings for wire conduit. I mounted the
The 66" Whirlwind is as large as I would recommend for the monowheel, and I would be concerned about flying that out of rough fields. Kim Prout has the Whirlwind on a Classic, which required special
Hi Dave, We jack ours up with a hydralic floor jack under the main gear leg (using a wedge shaped jacking block described recently) and place blocks under the wings, centered on the spars, just a cou
Hi Michael, the Matco parking brake valve works quite well, Aircraft Spruce p/n 06-17200. It is a dual device, mono builders use only one side. regards, Terry Seaver A135 / N135TD monowheel brake cir
Hi Steve, The CG on our mono-wheel XS with 912S and Whirlwind prop came out about right with a 25 aHr battery in back, with the factory long cable set. We used the larger battery because we intend mo
Hi Bob, I don't know what we did wrong, our mono-wheel XS with 912S and 8 pound Whirlwind prop came out just right in CG with the battery in back (a 25 pound, 25 amp-hr RG, we intend motor-gliding ev
Peter, At cruise we see temps from 160 degF (winter) to 200 degF (summer). Climb temps get as high as 220 degF (summer). Prolonged ground running gets coolant temps up to 235 degF, but once the plane
Hi Jim, Just a comment on oil temps. The Rotax 'standard' oil temperature location (just after the oil pump) is about the coolest point in your oil system. At the return, into the oil reservoir, the
We had a similar problem, due to the dummy spar not being exactly the same as the wing spars. We eventually tried a reamer, bad idea, too much slop when we went back to check how much material was ac
Hi Dave, As I recall, we get a power off (idle) speed of about 60 knots when our trim is about centered, as per the LED trim position indicator that came with the kit. To the best of my knowledge, we
Hi all, I have also heard of Bill Lockwood's opinion that the gear box can suffer damage if the idle is set below 1800 rpm. I have a few thoughts on that subject. 1. Even at 1400 rpm idle setting, th
Hi Dave, When you get a moment, could you let us know what the final length was on the inserts. We are planning on implementing the softer mounts soon. Thanks, Terry Seaver A135 / N135TD