I have found, over the years, that if I run the engine taxiing in with the fuel pumps off and then shut it down as the engine starts to falter, that leaves the carb bowls empty. Then on start-up, the
Hello Europa Builders, I've been off this list for a while, but here I am again. I've got the mono wheel motor glider with about 550 hours on it now. I believe mine was the first customer long wing t
Well..... I didn't notice the two little boxes with bearings that must be pressed into the sockets. That is the difference, because with those in there, the fit to the pin is very good. That issue is
Thanks for the inputs. I got the idea to use the "intensifier board" as a template to check the clearance with the tank and all inside the airplane. Also, the mold metal needs to be fixed tightly to
Thanks Nev! I am copying your notes and taking them to the hangar. I am getting a bit lost in the terms "tows". "rovings". I'm a bit confused about the packing of the carbon fibre in the mold. Does i
Update on Mod 78. Taking my time and being careful makes this go smoothly so far. I did not intend to grind today, but ended up completing about 1/8th of the dirty stinkings job. So far, so good. Dav
Thanks Nev. I have ground one spar tang today. Had to quit due to roasting in the sun and just the mess of it. I'm wondering if anyone has done this mod on a flying airplane. The reason I ask is that
Graham, The idea would be to have the same plies of fiberglass on the spar, but use the existing plies that are on the root rib, buried behind the wing root fairing and control hardware. I would have
OK - Just as I was starting to feel like this mod was going to go OK..... If I have to remove the controls and the tufnol block, then there is the issue of the fiberglass that is used to mount the wi
Charlie Bock, a famous test pilot who is one of the original Europa builders is selling his prove and joy classic. He is approaching 88 years old and still riding a motorcycle and flying his airplane
Here is a better resolution picture. It is his PRIDE and joy! Love that spell correction automation! This picture is him about to fly last week. Dave A227 Read this topic online here: http://forums.m
Update: After countless hours and many days of work, the final wrap layers of carbon fibre cloth have been applied. They are cooking as I type. I've learned a few things and so far, it has been going
Seems I have misplaced my Belleville Washer for the pip pin after removing it from they spar. Does anyone know a good source in the US for the washer? I've googled the part number and it hits on a UK
Well, mod 78 progresses. I keep hearing the phrase "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" over and over in my head. The spars are complete except for post cure and the setting of the bushings in the wing.
Update on Mod 78: I found the problem with a camera on a snake - those things are really cheap now. $60. I went in through the air brake hole. It revealed that the forward socket pin was not fully en
Today, I have determined that the next wing to go into the fuselage will not work. I made a board the right thickness and did a trial run. It looked like it it wasn't going to fit and the board verif
More information on the dreaded Mod 78. It looks like the interference is the bolt heads on the top of the CS08 brackets. By going with countersunk screws, the spar should clear. Stay tuned. I have n
Well, I found the problem with interference with my right wing fit. I had forgotten (until I pulled the left wing out again) that I had a swelling fuel tank problem early on in the flying of the airp
Looking at it closer today, I discovered I had the offset brackets installed upside down. The support for the tank wall was not high enough. In addition, the CS08 brackets were farther than 3 inches