Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:53:50
I sincerely hope its a wind up. But more likely a f**k up (brains not in gear). I looked on the Europa factory website and there isnt a Mod 75!. Carl G-LABS
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 18:07:02
The positioning of the EGT probes is fairly critical if you want accurate readings but ultimately it probably dosent matter as they are normally used for comparative purposes (ie: left side vs right
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:53:47
You may well find that that your TP12 assemblies are slightly distorted due to the welds. We had this problem which didnt really manifest itself until the lid was on after which it was too late. Cert
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 09:52:59
It could be something as simple as lubrication. We had a similar problem (our A/C has been flying about 5yrs). We raised the plane on a hoist (suspended from engine mounts) and removed wheel and remo
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:17:55
Hi, Whereabouts in England is your aircraft? We are about to start on the mods (mod 52, 73 & 74) if you are interested in a demonstration - we built the A/C originally. Could assist in yours if you a
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:51:12
My Rotax 912 has passed its 5 year mark and now requires complete replacement of all rubber components. Conair sell a kit and although it would be the easiest option at a cost of 320 is certainly NOT
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:49:38
Following my thread about replacing rubber components (Rotax 5 year mandatory requirement) I have managed to find a supplier of Bing carb spares (including the rubber diaphragm). It seems that some B
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:12:25
I believe West System resin is approved and is available from CFS fiberglass supplies. I use them frequently as they stock everything you are likely to need and very reasonably priced eg: 5l of aceto
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:22:41
I believe West System resin is approved and is available from CFS fiberglass supplies. I use them frequently as they stock everything you are likely to need and very reasonably priced eg: 5l of aceto
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 09:04:10
Whilst it is understandable we should all want to get at the truth, endless debate is pointless and (as has been said) is distressing to William and Pauls friends and relatives. In the aftermath of t
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 11:49:37
I have changed the title of this thread for obvious reasons but also because the argument seems to be about how safe our Europas are and how dilligent and thorough the PFA and their inspectors are. T
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 19:25:44
Does anybody have a kit for either Mod 52 or Mod 74 (with the tie bar assembly) that hasnt been fitted yet I need the dimension of the W34 mushroom end which fits inside the steel tube tie bar. To be
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 12:25:35
I have a batch of Redux with an expiry date 1998 (so about 12 yrs old). Not sure why I keep it but do test samples from time to time and apart --From the emerald green now being more of a grey green
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 12:35:07
I just checked and the packs are 1.4kg, not 2kg as I believed. In the UK these are available for L80 including tax and shipping. Split into 200g batches would work out at L12 each plus postage. OK, I
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 11:11:00
Hi Richard - sorry to hear of your mishap. Just a personal observation but I feel that lowering the gear halfway is a habit that may have contributed towards your expensive landing. Its a nuisance bu
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 20:51:01
Sounds like a great idea Bryan. I had always wanted to fit something similar but just havent had the time to think it through - or get round to doing it. I guess when it happens to you then it focuse
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:31:46
Not sure thats a terribly good idea. The lightning will take the path of least resistance and probably travel through the aileron push rods and accross the fuselage (where the control rods pass withi
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:14:18
Funny you should say that. I have today replaced all my braided hose for the newer stuff from the factory Which dosent have the protective sheath), because my inspector pretty much said the same abou
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:58:14
I have been intending to inspect my oil filter (as per the service manual) for some while but without the necessary servicing tool never got round to it till today. So I neatly opened the used oil fi
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:05:37
Hi Karl, I havent been following this thread so I may have missed something. Firstly is it a new installation - ie: has the aircraft flown before and everything was normal (temperature wise). Is it a