Richard, I agree with you. As long as we can monitor our CHT and Water temp (through the Skydrive Unit) then there is no problem with the 50/50 coolant. I have no problem with that as my CHT does not
Hi All, I have the classic engine installation with the Rotax 912S. Interesting specs, as my Airmaster Prop weighs in at 26lbs!!! except I kept the glass spinner which weighs 1 lb less than the metal
Brian, I am afraid it is ALL Europa XS aircraft. Only the Classic with the prop. specs. and no cracking are exempt. Why Europa XS, because of the extended frame away from the firewall has created gre
Paul, Equal force. Use a spring weight balance on the control column (pitch) with the same force to move it or a rubber band and same length to move the control column. Cheers, Tim -- Tim Ward 12 Wai
It was always interesting to note the company requiring a minimum 2 cm clearance between the top of the wheel and the fuselage line with the gear down. After installing the undercarriage and then the
I used Trident "Barrier Lined" Type A1 Marine Fuel Hose #365 Look at http://www.tridentmarine.com/stage/fuel.htm I had many problems with the fabric covered Europa supplied fuel hose. Fuel smell numb
No, not at all heavier. Has a very good 'barrier liner' to stop fuel that permeates, used for fuel injected marine engines, and a good 2 spiral reinforcement. Therefore didn't use the outer reinforce
Troy, I installed the firewall insulation with aluminum reflexive coat facing forward, first. Then drilled holes through it and the firewall where necessary for wires etc. Mounting the starter relay
Steve, I had that problem. Thought it was the regulator and had it tested ...no. It turned out to be the connecting DIN plug to the regulator was not sufficiently home and one of the female/male conn
Congratulations Jac, well done after 8 years it is worth it. I took 7. New chapter now, flying it which is very rewarding as it lives up to its name. Have a great time in the air. Cheers, Tim Tim War
Raimo, A big congratulations from the other side of the world!! Well done. I took 7 years, during which time I got married and had 3 children and we are still together, all of us, including ZK-TIM. H
Hi Europians, As a europa colleague pointed out to me about 180 turns back, last night. ' Engine failure after take-off; carry on to the hospital or turn back to the cemetery" Certainly a phrase to k
Jon, Well said. End of debate. Tim Tim Ward 12 Waiwetu Street, Fendalton, Christchurch, 8052 New Zealand Ph +64 3 3515166 Mobile 021 0640221 ward.t@xtra.co.nz -- Original Message -- From: "JonSmith"
Graham, Tony K. conveyed some good advice when I did the sleeves. I drilled dimples or 'golfballed' the outer perimeter to increase the strength in the bond with the epoxy and rib. Tim -- Tim Ward 12
Hi Europa Builders from the deep cold south, In regard to the recent tragic events and the PFA Airworthiness Information that eventuated from it, I decided to go ahead with a quick fix to the Tailpla
Why don't we get a certified welder to weld TP12 to TP04 to avoid any torsion stress on TP6 sleeve? Tim Tim Ward 12 Waiwetu Street, Fendalton, CHRISTCHURCH 8052 Ph :64 03 3515166 Mob: 021 0640221 ema
Jeremy, Who wants to take it out? Is there likely to be maintenance on TP4? If it was easy to take out now why don't we do that and place the TP 14s for something better. The fact is it is very hard
Well done Andy, good to see another classic in the air! Cheers, Tim Tim Ward 12 Waiwetu Street, Fendalton, CHRISTCHURCH 8052 Ph :64 03 3515166 Mob: 021 0640221 email: ward.t@xtra.co.nz -- Original Me