Hi Tony, ...I didn't mean to imply that Airmaster alters the blades they receive; rather, my understanding is that Warp Drive produces a "generic" blade (actually 2 blades, one tapered, on not tapere
Cliff, That sound's fascinating...when you say the kit could "have new all molded parts, I saw the prototypes.", do you literally mean "all"?...e.g., did you see new moulds for...say...cowls?, wings?
Cliff, Regarding Europa 04, you write that, "their most urgent effort was to support the builders who are in the process of building their kit"...that's good to know, and I salute them for doing so..
All USA builders/flyers, Some of you may recall my postings regarding the wingtip lite covers I've made and my interest in the CAM 125 Honda-based engine with which Alex Bowman is flying; I'm also, o
John, The pixs of the blades are indeed awesome...do you have any specs on the twist of them or can you take some measurements before you mount them? Fred A194
John, Can you describe the nature of the gap seals you allude to? With regard to flap seals, would they be on the top, underside, or on both wing surfaces? If on the underside, are you suggesting a c
For a very slick cowl and mono fairing, see Europa Photoshare, Oct. 23, 2004, a pix of Alex Bowman's ship...his cowl was made from a production quality mould. I'll post some more pix later this eveni
I've just sent six pixs of Bowman's cowling, cooling, and (almost) fully enclosed mono fairing to the matronics "Europa-list" photoshare. As I mentioned, he's paid particular attention to cowling aer
Andrew...looks like an outstanding installation. I take my hat off to your effort at designing your own lighting circuit, and thanks much for the detailed description w/ pixs. As you know, I plan to
Ron...I forward the following from Alex Bowman: In answer to the query about the aft C of G parameters of the Europa XS, when operating the craft at a gross over 1370 lbs: I fly C-GGHY within the C o
Richard, Alex Bowman's Europa XS is registered in Canada; my understanding is that the Canadian authorities offer considerable latitude w/ regard to max. gross weights of experimental aircraft. You'r
All... This is indeed very sad news...I can't find the words... Cliff was always up beat, hi energy, creative problem solver, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and always willing to share his experiences an
approach Glenn, I have never heard the terms, "bottom rudder", or "top rudder". At the risk of asking a stupid question, could you please explain the terms and how they apply in the present instance.
Thomas, Thank you for the inspiring description of your recent trip; I've also enjoyed your website writing and pixs of your globe-girdling adventures...my hat is off to you. I'm particularly taken w
Thomas...see indented comments and questions below: Thank you for accentuating the positive! Without doubt, the stall discussions are a consequence of our group's attempts to get our arms around Clif
Paul (McAllister), Regarding your tail strobe/position light...could you let me know its location and orientation on your aircraft? I have been planning on mounting the Kuntzelman strobe w/ LEDs vert