Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:12:37
Roger - a non-urgent one for you. At some point can you give me the dimensions of the BID and UNI glass rolls that will come with the kit so I can start building a glass cloth cupboard with rollers t
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:45:48
Hi Frans, I'm one of those rare pilots who also enjoys baling out of serviceable aircraft as a pastime. I have only made about a 100 jumps from about 10'k each. I own and pack my own main parachute,
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:30:30
Hi Frans, Mike Duane said "I am not a skydiver.....that's the wife's fortay. I have built my Europa and will probably do the first flight and flight testing. I have purchased an slim backpack emergen
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:21:12
William, I asked Roger about this yesterday (on his almost last day) because the factory built my cockpit module and bonded in the tank as per the instructions. His comforting words were that the she
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:17:56
Dear Listers, Time has crept up on me and I have realised that the Europa Factory epoxy paint that I received with my kit has technically expired - the component tins are dated between 10/09 and 12/0
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:45:20
Pete - going going gone to you (or at least your builder). It's sat in my workshop and not in the way so ask him to get in contact and we can arrange for him to pick it up etc at his leisure. rcc ___
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:40:36
John Check your NOTAMS - CAA have issued one to all traffic requiring a flight safety evaluation before flight in conjunction with SRG. The story for the moment is really, don't fly unless you have a
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2010 21:09:12
Dear Listers but particularly UK builders (and flyers), I've read a lot on the list about using the Gary Hall teflon and stainless steel hinge kit and I have bought it ready for the build. There are
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 20:55:49
Ian - thanks, guess I'll scrap that idea and get on with the build then! _____ Richard As you know I keep an eye on what mods people are doing and I have not heard of anyone putting this mod to the L
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:05:03
Bill There's a Eurocontrol consultation underway at the moment to introduce mandatory 8.33kHz capable transceivers to new fit outs from roughly June 2012, below FL195 as well as the current above FL1
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 17:44:00
Hi Phil I received a mono kit from Roger in late 2007 and I'm ashamed to say that I haven't touched the torque tube yet to know if it is the heavier version you describe - and I haven't seen a revise
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 21:17:33
Hi All I've just come across a new Lithium battery for aircraft which is made by Racing Batteries (UK based) and being marketed by Skydrive UK (advertised on P31 of Light Aviation this month - RBA-30
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 07:13:55
Thanks to everyone for all your comments - sounds very much like I need to get the build close to finished and then assess my CG before I can decide both on battery location and weight requirements -
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 20:39:45
To US Motor Glider Pilots (or maybe Bud if reading): The 2006 MG Owners manual from Europa shows two different values for Vy, best rate of climb speed. On the back page it shows 70 knots while elsewh
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:00:37
Hi Richard I can't help on the Mod I'm afraid but on the 8.33Khz front - EUROCONTROL own this proposal and their strategy and implementing rules are set out on a microsite here: http://www.eurocontro
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:59:26
Steve Paul at Parts for Aircraft told me that the MGL will talk to the ATR 833 - which is the basis on which I bought one! Regards Richard C-C I too have been researching the comms. for some time. Th
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:39:03
Hi Listers, Sort of linked to the query from Gavin - has anyone used the VP-X Sport or Pro Power solid state switch/circuit breaker units in a Europa or had any thoughts about whether it clashes with
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:22:37
Phil There is a review in Today's Pilot, Issue 21, July 2002 - it sits in the smallest room of my house for regular perusal and motivational purposes - sadly, the motivation effect is somewhat negate
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:18:48
Martin That sounds interesting - do you have a Mod for your sight gauge that you can share with us? - obtaining prototype Mod details from LAA is always a bit hit and miss.... Richard C-C
Author: Richard Churchill-Coleman <richard.churchillcoleman@sky.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 14:17:37
Matt Thanks for the details - I will be supporting as in previous years. However, to add to the value I get from the forum, please can you send me my log in details afresh so that I can log in from P