Robert, congratulations on this landmark occasion. It is wonderful to hear about another Eupopa taking to the sky. First flight for N55XS is, hopefully, only a few months away. I hope that it goes as
Anybody have the specs on the three blade Warp Drive, used on the tri-gear, with a 912S that they're willing to share? Standard or HP? Size? P/N? -- Jeff A055 Ready for paint! Builders Log: http://ww
mass balance. Chapter 20 merely says the final position of the weights will be determined after the tail planes are painted. My weights are all the way rearward. I then drilled all around the forward
Thanks, Cliff, but I'm looking for the specs on the Warp Drive used on the 912S. Anyone? -- Jeff A055 Ready for paint and FWF Builders Log: http://www.N55XS.com -- Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
Another advantage to running two 12v batteries, in series, is that you can draw off either of the single batteries, individually, should you need only 12 volts... -- Jeff - A055 Finishing the panel a
seized and 2) without the flaps the wings plug in easily, with the flaps it is a pig. Steve, Your bearings are probably just stuck. Mine were the same way. I sprayed a little oil on them and inserted
Paul, I can understand your reluctance to go all glass. I've taken a mixed approach. I just didn't want to go with a vacuum system, so I decided to go with the EFIS. As a backup to possible failure,
I wonder if any of you Tri-gear flyers would be so kind as to comment on any "characteristics" you've noticed on the takeoff/landing of your aircraft. Anything in particular one should be on the look
Bob, Thanks for the great information. How would you compare the Europa landing characteristics to the light Cessnas, like the 152? -- Jeff - A055 Builders Log: http://www.N55XS.com -- Checked by AVG
of head I used plywood to construct a removable seat bottom. Pics at my site, May 30 entry... -- Jeff - A055 Ready for paint and waiting for FWF, engine and prop. Builders Log: http://www.N55XS.com -
Martin, I wired my A200 exactly as per instructions, through an ACS 400 intercom. Works like a charm... :) -- Jeff - A055 Ready for FWF Builders Log: http://www.N55XS.com -- Checked by AVG Anti-Virus
Troy, My system is designed with a starter switch which turns the engine and provides power to the trim system (which can be turned off in case of trim runaway). The mags are controlled via rocker sw
Peter, Any local sign/graphics shop should be able to design anything you want. I do it here, in the states... -- Jeff A055 FWF and paint the wings. That's it... :) Builders Log: http://www.N55XS.com
fluid needs to enter at the bleed valve on the caliper but how does one do this? I tried just pumping the master cylinder hoping it would suck up the fluid without success. Also tried filling the mas
to replace them. to do this. Is there an easy way of removal or is it a pig of a job?! I'm thinking particularly of the awkward access ones such as in the lower end of the retraction arm lugs, high u
In a word, both. I cured my fuselage before filling, then again, after. After the second post cure, I found a few spots that had "moved" substantially. Happened on one of the wings, too. After touchi
This is exactly why I installed the pull handles on the inside/rear of the doors. It enables me to be sure the door is properly secured... -- Jeff - A055 FWF left to do... --
Jeremy, On A055 (I don't know how that corrolates with the European numbering - around 1999) the bottom of the "U" is approximately 1" from the floor, when the flaps are fully down. Hope this helps..
Anyone with a 912S and Airmaster combination. What is your take on MAP guages? Is 35 inches enough, or should I go with a 50 inch? Thanks in advance... -- Jeff - A055 FWF to go... Builders Log: http: