Brian, looks like the stiffener has been bonded to the wrong side if the marked line. EUROPA might (should ) be able to sort this out. Dear old Nev would have cut it off and re bonded in the correct
If David=99s cloth is not enough, I may be able to top it up. Alan Twigg Kit 463, in final inspection Sent from my iPhone hich I could spare you at bargain price - like 10% of 2000 retail price! Reg
I have a set in construction for my Europa, from Vertigo who made a great set for my glider Alan Twigg Motorglider ( Long wing variant). Ready for engine runs Sent from my iPhone is no longer produci
I have been building mine in the background, since 2003/4, (I forget). I fee l guilty that Ian was the pathfinder, my surprise was that Europa/ Swift com pleted the manual after I completed the build
I have just reached engine start stage but have no indicated oil pressure. I primed and started with a flashing 145 in the oil pressure window. All other readings were as expected. I shutdown before
Thanks all, I was in touch with the new Rotax dealers. Their tech is very go od. I have the wrong oil pressure transmitter for the Flydat. I need a VDO trans mitter. Anyone got one? Alan Twigg G-GIWT
I am commissioning my engine and have an oil pressure problem. Ie no oil pressure indicated on start. I called CFS who appeared most helpful, telling me that I have the wrong sensor for the Flydat. I
Sorry to hijack the Forum, Dave White was a Europaphile who many UK pilots will know. Latterly he was a gliding club member at Bicester. David White ex CFI at Aboyne, Bicester member passed way at ho
As I have a motor glider variant, I am most interested in electric outrigger details. Alan Twigg Kit 463, complete but struggling with control deflections. Sent from my iPhone are any mono wheels fly
Thanks Pete, I did see some miniature actuators several years ago that one Europaphile was intending to use but heard no more. Alan Twigg Sent from my iPhone out rebates. Not applicable to the carbon
LB01 is listed as the oil tank mounting bracket, this for all marks. Hope this helps. Alan Twigg Still trying to get sign off. EUROPA Motorglider (Long Wing variant), Kit 463 Sent from my iPad rusted
Yes Sent from my iPhone crisis ), at Sywell this year, all members of the Europa Club should have received the e-mail below in the past few days. If you have NOT received it, please send an e-mail to
I used the house insulation material, Celotex. 4 thick, built a box. I made a giant box for the fuselage. Hold the pieces together with kebab sticks and tape. Alan Sent from my iPad an immediate impe
A friend (who has joined the club), is about to relaunch his refurbished Jab powered Tri gear. His inspector is asking for a maintenance checklist. Has anyone done the hard work already? Alan Twigg K
I have an Airmaster three bladed propeller, I have been looking for a set of covers, with no success. Does anyone have any ideas? Regards Alan Twigg. Sent from my iPhone
Not flown yet but complete and paperwork at the LAA actually being worked ri ght now. Alan Sent from my iPhone on=99t Alan Twigg has still not flown his MG yet. I now have about 70H rs on mine, lcoat
Ian, only the gliding club has closed. 6 gliders and a tug remain privately. GA still active and busier than before. Visitors welcome. Alan Sent from my iPhone g worked right now. don=99t Alan Twigg
I got an early Christmas present from LAA HQ, my permit to test has been issued. Just need flying conditions. Alan Twigg Kit 463 Long Wings G-GIWT Completed Sent from my iPhone
Ron, No wheels on wingtips yet, only fixed outriggers. I am thinking of fitting some wingtip wheels, to allow retraction of the outriggers thus reducing drag, but not for now. Sent from my iPad