Hi Folks, I have successfully wired up my Icom A-200 comm and Flightcom 403MC intercom. It all seems to work except I can't hear myself through the earphones when I transmit. I spoke to Icom tech sup
Hi Bob, I read with interest your problems with the Icom unit. I think you've mentioned this to me before and I had to weigh up the pros and cons of the opinions of those who think very highly of it
Hi Folks, The last two or three times I have gone flying I have experienced a problem with the 5A ALT FIELD circuit breaker popping. The solution at first seemed easy just push it back in and all is
Thanks for all that responded to my breaker problem despite my rather vague description which wasn't quite right now that I have studied the diagram further. The 5 amp CB is ties to the crowbar and I
Hi Folks, I'm happy to announce that Amanda Ruth Christine Tuck was born on June 21st at 7.45 am. Her weight and balance sheet showed 9 lb. 3 oz. Mother and daughter doing well. Being daughter number
Hi Folks, I appear to have lost the link to the searchable message archive for Forum messages. Can someone remind me when it is located? Thanks, and Merry Christmas, Regards, Martin Tuck Europa N152M
Hi Folks, I'm looking to replace my outrigger wheels. The forum archive (thanks to those who told me how to access it) indicates Colson Casters as a good source. A visit to the Colson Casters website
Hi Folks, I finally got around to building one of those wooden blocks that can be used to hook onto the main leg (just forward of the wheel) and using a jack raise the wheel off the ground. Works gre
Hi Folks, Time to change the oil again. In the past I have cleaned out and refilled the main oil tank and changed the oil filter - having been told it wasn't worth trying to empty the entire system.
Hi Folks, I have 210 hours on my Europa now and was merrily flying along minding my own business when the crowbar activated. I had this problem about this time last year and Bob Nuckols adjusted the
I did not take the top cowling off so have not inspected the regulator but --From others who have e-mailed, 200 hours seems to be the lifespan. I think I'll go ahead and replace it. Thanks for all th
Hi Folks, I fitted my new regulator today - oh why did I use regular stiff nuts on those bolts which meant I had to remove the panel?! Ah yes, the joy of removing the panel. If I had to do it again I
Hi Folks, I'm in need of some of those nice Tinnerman washers Europa provided with my kit. These were shiny (I assume stainless steel), chrome-like in appearance with very thin edges - almost sharp.
Hi Folks, I would be interested into any facts regarding the single failure that seems to have occurred after all these years and thousands of fleet hours. Number of hours, number of landings, heavy
Hi Folks, I have noticed on some flights (but not all) that I can be happily flying along at 5,000 rpm when the UMA analogue tacho pointer catches my eye as it drops to maybe 3,000 rpm., hovers for a
Hi Folks, I'm thinking (dreaming I think at this stage) to upgrade my panel to EFIS. I like the combined EFIS/EMS by the likes of Dynon. Anyone got any panel shots of an EFIS equipped Europa as I'm i
Hi Folks, Many thanks to those who sent me photos of their EFIS panels, the Grand Rapids Sport seems to be very popular. Of course Dynon has just announced new firmware which really smartens up their
Hi Folks, My own experience of my seats is that when in the seated position for an hour or so there is a definite pressure point right on my butt cheeks mainly I think because my foam seat isn't quit