Carl, The prop was over grass, the axis of the plane was horizontal so prop
wash not actually hitting gravel - no problem. Still driving the same car 4
yrs later! Regards, David
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl Pattinson" <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 5:26 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: run up on the trailer
<carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
>
> 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>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> 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:
> >>
> >> 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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