Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2007 12:30:40
Congratulations. Did you have to implement Mods 73 and 74 beforehand or are these waiting to be done? -- Original Message -- From: andy ringrose To: europa-list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, August 05,
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2007 14:48:19
Many builders avoided this nightmare and fitted a capaticance or other similar gauge. We originally figured that fitting a fuel flow meter would be sufficient along with the factory sight gauge. Our
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2007 18:52:36
The solution for us would seem to be in somehow re routing the pressure equalising tube to eliminate any U bends. At present there would seem to be no means of pressure equalisation within the tank i
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2007 15:38:55
It wouldnt matter if the seals worked or not. Early on we decided to drill a small hole in the filler cap - just under the locking handle (cant remember why). We have flown for several years with thi
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:10:38
Please be assured you would know if you attempted a takeoff with the T bar disconnected - I have done it !!!! On commencing the takeoff run the stick was VERY back heavy such that when I started to e
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:45:58
MessageUnless im missing something NOTAMS indicates there to be a flying display at Middle Wallop all day from 6.30am until 4.30pm with a 5 mile exclusion zone up to 6000 ft. No indication of what ro
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:20:27
Hi, I am 6' 3" and 196 lbs (14st) and have a standard original classic Europa. Never had a problem with legroom and when seated there is a at least an inch between my head (including headsets) and th
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:23:50
MessageThanks Ian, we had a great day out. It was heartening to see so many mono wheels on the flight line. Sometimes it seems as though we are a dying breed (Classics - not Europas). Carl & Dot Patt
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 20:27:06
The aircraft had just been through its annual inspection at Bodmin (where the aircraft had flown to). My understanding is that the post inspection flight test may have taken place during the course o
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:01:23
Hi Bob, I noticed your ac is fitted with the Woodcomp Scimitar blades. What prompted your choice (presumably over the Airmaster) and how are you finding it. Is there any noticeable improvement in per
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:26:56
May I suggest you remove the rubber slings altogether and replace with heavy duty carpet cut in a triangular shape (actually its diamond shaped before you fit it) so that there is at least 12 inches
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:37:40
We have a baby 912 also and are hoping it will help us get off the ground sooner. At an frugal 13.5 litres per hour (110kts) we are not that keen to swap it for the 100hp version. The lack of power o
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:54:33
Pics as promised. First attempt at posting so hope it works. Dont know how to do multiples so have made a composite photo instead - scaled to fit the page (hopefully). Carl G-LABS
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:01:21
Yes, Mark I was referring to your posting. One thing I hear again and again (well I heard it from William first) is how smooth the prop runs. I never felt the Warp prop was noticeably rough but (havi
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:00:21
No doubt the Horse Guards will be sent on leave so that they dont offend the foreign tourists. If the implications werent so bloody serious it would be funny - it isnt. Now we have to be ashamed of w
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:51:58
We measured our prop/ clearances today and it dosent make good reading. Prop diameter 1575 mm (62") - standard ground adjustable Warp Drive tapered blades. Clearance from ground in level configuratio
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:56:53
Woodcomp scimitar bladesThe bottoming of the landing gear strut is achieved by simply loading the Europa to its maximum permitted weight. This is effectively the same as "bottoming the landing gear s