As there is a short break in this awful weather, I thought it might be nice to have a DOTH to Tatenhill tomorrow, Saturday 9th December about 12 noon. Freebie landing voucher in "Pilot". I am hoping
P. S. Paddy has just reminded me that there is only very basic catering at Tatenhill, so it might be prudent to bring a sandwich with you. Tea, coffee and drinks are available, I seem to remember. Wi
Mike, If you monitor the temp of the expansion tank using a temporary thermocouple taped to the tank and a digital hand held thermometer, you can record the differential temp between the CHT and exit
Hi Gilles, I tested the digital thermometer / thermocouple, when I bought it, in boiling water and, allowing for STP, it is accurate. The CHT is the standard Rotax sender / VDO gauge and has served m
Hi Paul, I mounted the standard Rotax oil pressure sensor on the front of the stb footwell connected with a standard length of Europa oil hose to the crankcase orifice. I also trapped a 1 mm dia rest
Graham, What is your view on the Mod 72 method of protection? The spec calls for painting all surfaces with etch primer, allowing it to dry and then applying the ACF 50 before assembly. If the insert
I am forwarding this for the attention of the Brits. I know we generally run on mogas, but you might like to lend a hand to those who are not so fortunate and have to rely on avgas. Best wishes, Will
To all flying monos, Has anyone decided to renew the U/C shock cord as a timed maintenance issue? Mine is 10 years old and 1,000 plus hours, flying off rought grass strips, but still seems to functio
Ron, I know of at least two monos that have ground away the front of the outrigger spat right through to the front face of the wheel fork tube and removed the head of the retaining bolt. This happens
Fred, The latest nylon legs supplied by Europa have the ends already turned down to fit the sockets at both ends. I have just replaced mine at 1,100 hrs, because the old ones have developed a permane
Alan, I experienced something similar, but it was not the tank splitting. Have you checked the short sleeves over the tank exit stubs? Mine developed a significant leak owing to fuel degradation of t
Does anybody know if ceramic coating increases the durability of the pipes? In my experience, they seem to last for only about 450 hours. (Classic exhaust) Regards, William
Keith et al, I know of at least two Europa Monos that lost all braking owing to a leak in the brake pipe, because the brake pipes were retained by plastic cable ties. Apparently the cable ties eventu
Yes, that is the exact route. A nice gentle curve against the tunnel wall from the master cylinder forwards and down to the top of the swinging arm passing inside the rudder cables. Most Monos have r
Your guess is correct, Graham. I visited the Warp Drive stand at S n F last year and they confirmed they have only one mould for all blades. Regards, William
I had the same symptoms, Danny, when my 912S was new. The Rotax oil pressure gauge also twitched violently, before settling down at about 2.5 bar. However, 350 hours later, it no longer twitches and
All UK Europa Fliers and DOTHers, I have just booked a slot for the first Regional PFA Rally at Sywell for tomorrow, Saturday, 5th May and I was a little disappointed to note the lack of Europas on t
Many thanks, Nigel. My outriggers have had the updated mod for some time now, so I am able to confirm that it was very easy to do and is an immense improvement on its predecessor. Definitely a far be
Jeff, Please don't forget your own skills and the loving tender care you invested in Baby Blue. That must be a big factor in winning all these trophies. Congratulations and best wishes, William