Reading the spec's of the PC680 then the PC625 I was left questioning why the popularity of the PC680? It has lower power than the PC625 by 10 to 20% in all spec's. It's also 1 kilo heavier. Maybe th
You could try looking at metal recycle facilities or fab shops doing instrumentation. They toss the small lengths of 316 SS tubing left over in the bin normally. Read this topic online here: http://f
Hello Pete, please be aware that many here will refer to the 800-6 golf cart tire when you inquire about a 800-6 tire. That tire bears no resemblance to the Airtrac 800-6. The Golf cart 800-6 dimensi
One point regarding the difference between a Airtrac 700-6 6 ply and a Airtrac 800-6 4 ply as it is 1/2" taller and a inch wider it will maintain propeller clearance when on soft ground, with the 700
David Joyce thank you for sharing your experience much appreciated. Though it doesn't really shock me. Maybe a little yaw in the stall? Accelerated stalls come with more drama than unaccelerated stal
Hello Pete, What I get from the report is - the pilot had a habit of steep climbs after take-off and the plane had 6.5 liters of fuel in the main tank. C of G was in the middle 60.25" The plane was n
For anyone interested in further ideas with a third shoot bolt, I suggest they look at cliff Shaw's album of photos on europaowners.org he left photos of a design he got from " Bob " it has no shoot
Pete thanks for testing this config, good to know. I think of the Swiss cheese model of accident factor's, the report said take-off was attempted with nearly empty fuel tank ( 6.5 liters or less in m
Last week I installed a new throttle system, different from the stock set-up & I think better. It's a McFarlane cable assembly with cockpit adjustable tension lever. Thx to Bud Yearly for his helpful
Her are a few photos of the McFarlane throttle cable system, note the color coded springs red for Port blue on starboard, the lower tension springs feel perfect! Read this topic online here: http://f
Thx Area 51, you may be right about the lack of Mil-spec number, also couldn't find a dish washing glove with a valid TSO number either. Just gonna call it finger tip evaluation for benefit of the ae
It's great to hear about someone using their Europa for what it was designed for, I hope it was a good time Jim. Here in Edmonton I installed the Beringer wheel and brake assbly as well as the slight
It was Pet Z who asked if the 800-6 Airtrac was a good fit on the Europa. Some said not good but here are a few photos of my installation and clearance looks just fine. 1/2" taller than a 700-6 Airtr
Hello to those who want details of the weight..19.99Lbs. 9.07 Kg. for the wheel tire and all brake parts bolts included. One could save .7 Lbs with a Airtrac 700-6 tire. This weight from this digital
To those who feel taking material from these components is compromising the safety of the aircraft, Manfred Jann took far more out of his landing gear and did all the stress calculations getting prov
Hello Fred, if you want you are welcome to have my old bearings only 150 hours on em, I'm going to Victoria this weekend and could bring em along that's not so far from your island right? Dwayne McAl
Cool photo, looks like a jet fighter with the lens distortion! Thx for the analysis Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=507700#507700
This week I bonded into the stabs 2 BID tube's, they mechanically retain the TP5 & 6 sleeves although they are also reduxed as well. Thx To Nigel Graham for his genius in developing this mod. The Eur
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The improved stab fit Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=507703#507703 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/pxl_20220818_024151257portrait2029_582.jpg