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Re: Europa-List: run up on the trailer

Subject: Re: Europa-List: run up on the trailer
From: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:26:22

David,

I see you have hitched the trailer to to your car but on a "gravel 
driveway".

Was there any paintwork left on the vehicle afterwards?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Joyce" <davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk>
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 4:42 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: run up on the trailer


> Raimo, I did my engine runs that way including full power tests. No
> problems. Picture attached. David Joyce
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Raimo Toivio" <raimo.toivio@rwm.fi>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 3:48 PM
> Subject: Europa-List: run up on the trailer
>
>
>>
>> Those who know:
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>> is it possible to run up an engine
>> when the plane is on the trailer
>> and do it safely?
>>
>> I have a monowheel Europa
>> and an original Europa trailer
>> with the optional side supporters.
>> The trailer is fixed with a car and
>> the tailwheel is fixed with the trailer.
>> The wings will be derigged.
>>
>> Just wonder is it too hard for the main
>> gear because of the prop torque?
>> My purpose is just to make it idle,
>> no full power at all.
>>
>> Thanks, Raimo
>> ==========
>>
>> Raimo M W Toivio
>>
>> OH-XRT Europa XS Mono #417, completed
>> OH-CVK C172 Skyhawk, under reinterioring
>> OH-BLL Beechcraft C45, w radial engines (grounded)
>>
>> 37500  Lempaala
>> Finland
>> tel + 358 3 3753 777
>> fax + 358 3 3753 100
>> gsm + 358 40 590 1450
>>
>> raimo.toivio@rwm.fi
>> www.rwm.fi
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