Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:24:16
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.6.4 It is almost certainly a faulty oil pressure sender. We had the same problem which affected a number of the other readings. We have one of the older Grand Rapids unit
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:03:57
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.6.4 The tyre pressures are the key especially on hard surfaces. Anything above 20psi and the bounce can be horrendous. Landing at the correct airspeed also helps (too fas
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:04:55
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.6.4 Hi, Its a long shot but the plug leads are also screened. Bearing in mind that 4 plugs are powered by the LHS mag and the remaining 4 by the RHS mag if one lead from
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:28:03
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.6.4 Help ! Does anyone amongst the UK Europa fraternity have experience in dealing directly with the Woodcomp factory. I have one of the older Woodcomp propellers that I
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:16:25
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.6.4 Hello Jos, I was advised that all Woodcomp in flight adjustable propellers are set up so that there is a physical stop which prevents each blade going outside the spe
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:36:47
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.6.4 My Woodcomp propeller (the one I need to modify) is William Mills old one (it was not fitted to his aircraft at the time of his accident). It is about three years old
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:55:22
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.6.4 As David says there is definitely a groove and a limiting stop in Williams prop - photos herewith.. I have just sent it back to Woodcomp for them to shorten the lengt
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:57:46
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.6.4 Corrosion protection is I would say essentail with the alloy components. Alodine and paint is the home option - alternately anodising. You will find that the flap poi
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:06:42
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.6.4 Im a bit puzzled here. Whilst I can see how the device works it occurrs to me that increasing the distance of the torque measuring device from the bolt centre will af
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:27:08
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.6.4 Well, I was a tad skecptical but thought I would put it to the test. Just been down to the workshop and put a bolt in the vice and torqued a nut onto it using a socke
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:03:33
Personally I wouldnt worry too much about "genuine" Rotax spares. Im pretty sure the heater/ coolant hoses are generic hoses available from any motor factoring company. Just make sure you get exactly
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:36:13
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.6.4 Hammerite sticks to just about anything or alternately Waxoyl (or similar) will keep steel parts free from corrosion. -- Original Message -- From: Greg Fuchs To: euro
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:00:07
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.6.4 I am considering buying a folding bike to carry in our Europa and wondered if any owners had experience of this. Please note we have the old style non extended baggag
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:02:09
We had one of the early painted frames and corrosion set in fairly early. At the 5 year inspection we had to remove the frame and repaint it (in addition to the frame strengthening mod 72???). We str
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2009 20:10:49
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.7.1 I came accross this handy gadget today in our local Maplin store - a USB endoscope camera - handy for inspecting in those hard to reach places. Its on offer currently
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:17:01
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.7.1 Its a while now but our VOR is a copper tape dipole mounted horizontally in the bottom of the rear fuselage - about 18" behind the rear baggage bulkhead. Not sure of
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2009 23:02:57
X-mailer: iAVMailScanner 1.5.7.1 We have been flying for the last 5 years with the bakelite versions of the original NGK rubber plug caps, sourced from a local motor factor shop - cost about =A33.00