I have in fact flown with the door off my Europa for a photographic sortie, and you are right, there is a 110 knot airspeed limit that Europa advise. I have to say the whole experience was horrible a
With just the passenger door off. I have in fact flown with the door off my Europa for a photographic sortie, David.was this done with only ONE door off, or both doors off? for some unknown reason, w
Richard I have a spare one that I was recently given, so you are more than welcome to have it for good. Let me know where to send it. Dave the swageing tool. ?
Hi all, With the weekend fast approaching and a pretty good forecast so far it looks like it might be safe to say that the annual Europa Laddingford Fly-In (Kent, UK) will be going ahead on Saturday
Richard, We can probably arrange to have some fuel there, but obviously not for everybody. Dave Watts like it might be safe to say that the annual Europa Laddingford Fly-In (Kent, UK) will be going a
Hi all, And what a day I can report on. Fantastic weather, fantastic people and a fantastic turnout. We have 5 Europa's at Laddingford at the moment, to which 26 flew in yesterday to our annual fly-i
Henk You are more than welcome. It was great to see you all. Dave like it might be safe to say that the annual Europa Laddingford Fly-In (Kent, UK) will be going ahead on Saturday 26th July. 135.475
Alan, I can't believe that you are harping on abut this again after the last episode where you were quite definitely pointed in the right direction to read all the relevant rules regarding training f
Tony, Pitot heat will not be part of the equation in the UK as the CAA have specified that the new IR permission for Permit Aircraft will specifically not include flight into known icing conditions,
Pete, I realise that of course, I was just getting at the spirit of the way it will be implemented here in that we will be pretty restricted. I am looking at flying IR in a Europa as a get out of jai
John, I removed the 912UL from my Classic Monowheel at 900 hours and now have 1200 hours on the 912ULS that I fitted in its place with no problems to report. The only alteration I made was to fit the
Hi Christoph, So what is the difference between the new and old flywheel? David Watts G-BXDY 912 ULS with the classic engine pint. Flywheel is only $350. 150 hours and no problems or kickbacks. on th
Alan Mod 60 has a sender probe that is a solid 1/2" diameter tube 13" long with a float around it. This would prevent you from locating any place other than the headrests as it can't be bent or cut d
Hi all, Kevin's friend here, aka Dave Watts. The firm are the original suppliers to Europa and are:- Industrial Gas Springs Ltd 22 Wates Way Mitcham Surrey CR44HR Phone 02086466595 They charged us 5
Alan, They probably won't do it while you wait. I tried that when I had ours done and they said it was impossible. Dave Watts G-BXDY drive up there. so as to top up these adjustable gas struts,??
Richard You can use the same resin for carbon fibre work. The major considerations come with sanding etc. make sure you wear a very good mask and watch out for getting "carbon splinters" in your skin
Hi Rick, I operate, along with 3 other Europa's from a UK grass aerodrome which certainly gets wet in the winter, in fact regularly going under 12" of water. 2 of the Europa's are Tri-gear, the other
Rick, I've only got 40 hours on the Tri-gear Europa (1,800 on the Mono-wheel) but it sounds to me like you need to hold a bit more aft pressure on the stick. I have found that the Tri-gear leaves the
My mono, classic with the XS Tailwheel spring, has now got over 2,100 hours on it over the last 17 years and I have never found the need for any other access for maintenance than is afforded by the s
Jim Naylor built Classic Monowheel G-BVLV and later fitted a particularly attractive and effective mudguard. If memory serves me correctly when I spoke to him about it, he said that he laid some mate