Alan,
I have not responded because I do not know, having not built it
myself. Can the bolts been seen with the A/C rigged? I am waiting for
paperwork and weather to get the last test flight completed so we can get
the Permit to Fly sorted, so cannot pull the wing off at the moment.
Ian
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
alan.twigg775@gmail.com
Sent: 29 December 2013 09:11
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Mod 7 flight ready
Ian, did Europa have to change the hex bolts on CS08, both Dave and I feel
the need to do so. As you know it is a little easier for Dave with EAA than
for us. If the factory felt the need the amendment to Mod 78 would be the
simplest route.
Regards
Alan Twigg
Motorglider
Kit 463
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> On 29 Dec 2013, at 08:44, Ian Cook <iancook_1@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Dave,
> I can confirm the current Vne for the UK MG is still 127 knots
> indicated, at a max weight of 1370 lb with C of G limits 60.4" to
> 62.5". I am still awaiting for all the other limits to be formally
> specified by the LAA as part of the Certification process along with
> the issue of the Permit to Fly. Europa issued a modified ASI glass
> with revised colour bandings that we used during the spinning trial
> for G-CBHI, but I have not had it confirmed these are the final
> approved figures. I may know a bit more when the LAA return to work
> next week as I am trying to get an agreed Flight Test schedule issued.
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> Best Regards
>
> Ian Cook
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of djaflyact
> Sent: 29 December 2013 00:38
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Mod 7 flight ready
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> Again, I'm not sure how many are interested in this, but here is
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> update:
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> The last issue I had with the prep for flight was the pip pin engaging
> with the bellville washer. I installed the pin and it seemed to be
> barely engaging the washer, if at all. I could not pull it back. I
> planned to drill an inspection hole in the wing root faring to put the
> video snake in to see if the pin head is coming through the fatter
> spar. I worked on it today and discovered that I can look through the
> inspection hole to the port fuel tank outlet and see the end of the
> pip pin. It was fully engaged. I was able to work it back and
> determine the shim washers to account for the play. Two thick washers did
the trick.
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> The airplane is now ready for flight. If the weather cooperates,
> tomorrow will be first flight. I will post the results of that flight.
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> The gut check is that the wing root fairings are mating with the
> fuselage as they were before - within reasonable limits. It does feel
> good to have the stronger structure now.
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> Does anyone know what the speed are supposed to be on the modified
airplane?
> I have 127 knots for Vne from the past, but the website shows 165
> knots on the specs - the same as the short wing airplane. I also
> have 97 knots for maneuvering speed and the top of the green arc. With
> that speed, normal cruise will be well into the yellow arc. I see
> around 110 knots IAS in normal cruise. That is at about 28 inches. Rotax
914.
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> Dave
> A227
> Mini U2
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=416297#416297
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