Mike,
I couldn't agree more. At the risk of offending some, I have to say I've
only made errors when I've not read the manual fully. Admittedly there have
been times that with hindsight I'd have reworded the manual, but also it
could be argued that I had been pressing on when wiser counsel would have
suggested taking a break.
And when I was a Royal Engineer it was RTFM - M being Manual :-). Anyone for
'dems'?
Cheers,
Jeremy
Jeremy Davey
Europa Monowheel 537M G-EZZA
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael Parkin
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Peel Ply on Root Rib
<Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com>
Guys,
Perhaps it is not the 'factory' failing to react to the suggested change in
peel-ply colour, but more a problem of lead time. It may be that those
people currently having problems with the invisible peel-ply just bought
their wing kits about the same time. When the problem works itself through
the system it may be that all wings come with the highly visible green
peel-ply.
For those of us that built our wings the hard way, the original wing kit
came with blue peel-ply - lots of it!! Later on, I found that I needed some
more and I bought several rolls from Aircraft Spruce, the peel-ply that
came from AS was indeed white and transparent when applied and had no red
stripe at all. However, in my opinion, the white AS peel-ply was streets
better than the original Europa supplied blue stuff. The green P-P is fine
but I still prefer the Aircraft Spruce P-P. The green is of slightly
lighter grade and does not produce such a good job if used with any folds
still in it - it needs to ironed for best results I understand.
The components of the kit are not actually made at the Europa Factory -
unless there is a secret underground skunk works in existence. As I
understand it, the major glass fibre components are sub-contracted out to a
professional aircraft manufacturer. Maybe they will get round to green
peel-ply eventually - maybe not.
I think it is a little unfair to be so quick to criticise the factory - when
lead times for these major components are probably quite long. I think that
the guys at Europa react very quickly and appropriately when the need arises
and they are always actively engaged in improving the product whether the
aircraft is flying or still under construction.
I must agree with Jos - if the instructions say 'remove the peel-ply' and
you don't, they the fault lies much closer than Kirbymoorside.
As a young pilot, we where always told by our instructor to "RTFQ", meaning
'Read The F****** Question'. Perhaps this is a case of "RTFI" - meaning
'Read the Instructions'.
regards,
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <DuaneFamly@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Peel Ply on Root Rib
>
> Jos,
>
> I agree with you wholeheartedly. My question is WHY use peel ply that is
> invisible when a "very noticeable" colored peel ply is available? This
would aid a
> builder, many of which have never done this before, in completing his
> aircraft with fewer "OOPS".
>
> Mike Duane A207
> Redding, California
> XS Conventional Gear
>
>
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