Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 23:07:20
I would suggest that the ASI should only be part of the equation. You need to know the correct attitude (with reference to the horizon) that gives a safe approach speed. If you fly with reference to
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 21:15:01
vCard My understanding is that your Europa club mod for the Navaid servo is for roll as opposed to pitch. Presumably the altitude hold would require pitch input. It would be difficult to modify contr
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2006 22:59:29
Yes, ours is twsted but dosent make a blind bit of difference - been flying 4 years. The fuselage twisted when we bonded on the top - the tailplane is about .5 of a degree out compared with the wings
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2006 00:07:49
You are right about the fishing line technique but there is no need to fill the gaps left by the fishing lines. As soon as the filler is applied satisfactorily remove the lines and warm with a hot ai
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:26:06
If its a mandatory mod, why havent Europa written to us and why havent we been sent the requisite parts. BTW are we talking about monos or trigears or both??? We had enough of this aggro when we were
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 21:31:50
For once im glad we have an OLD aircraft with the simple ground adjustable prop. I suspect prop balance comes into the equation as well. We decided to get the prop checked for balance last year (firs
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 22:50:07
I am passing this message on because it concerns all of us who fly privately in the United Kingdom. And dont just stop at that - get your wife/ girlfriend, dog or anyone has flown in your plane to si
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 18:25:14
A further complication with the tailer is that the mono tyre is narrower than the channel it sits in. If the tyre isnt centred in the channel, the fuselage will still lean to one side when trailering
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:11:09
Its amazing how this government (and it wouldnt matter which government it was) uses any excuse to "rob" the people that elected them and then blames someone else for the "tax" global warming/ carbon
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 21:09:56
We have ours sleeved in this way from the firewall to just past the fuel pump bulkhead (before the pulleys). We were concerned that the crud from the wheels would cause problems sooner or later and a
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2007 18:47:14
This is blatant advertising so I hope nobody minds (dont think there is anything in the rulez that sayz you cant). I am looking to set up a Europa Group (monowheel) based in North Oxfordshire. Aircra
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 22:41:58
You could look at the Red Top batteries. The Red Top 25 weighs in at 13lb with a similar cranking current. We used the Car/ Motorcycle type before (as supplied by Europa) and had nothing but problems
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 20:15:10
Anyone would think a bank holiday with 4 days off is enough and then you DOH'ers get to take the rest of the week off. So does DAA also stand for "Discourage All Aviation" . I wonder? (or Dont Ask Ag
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 13:53:34
Surviving a sea ditching. Looking in the latest issue of the Transair catalogue the Survival Equipment offered is limited to Lifejackets, ELT's and Liferafts. IHMO, lifejackets are OK but bearinging
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 11:44:24
I am bound to say that where my personal survival is concerned, the CAA and powers that be can take a running jump !!! If an illegal ELT ensures I am found quickly before I die from hypothermia then
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 13:47:46
Thats why I raised the point about using smoke or sea dye. I know nothing whatsoever about ELT technology but I figured it would only give a general location as to where the ELT is located - ie it is
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 19:30:09
The jacking block is a great idea but if you are without one there is another easy solution. Most jacks kits (aka Halfords) and calso ars come with foldable metal wheel chocks. Open out the chock as
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 08:15:00
Is it me or is there a problem with the europa list. I posted a message last night (about the cost of oil pressure senders) and it has dissapeared somewhere (ie not made it on to the board). Just won
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 08:45:27
With aapologies if this message gets posted twice - see below Well its finally happened, my oil pressure sender is giving up the ghost. It registers 85psi most of the time when the pressure should be