Duncan, Thanks for your input and questions...answers indented below. I really didn't want to re-invent the wheel here, so one of the starting points was to not alter the attach point of the shoulder
Interesting thought Karl...I'd be happy to assist in any way if someone in UK wants to pursue this. Fred -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is beli
craig, The only aileron trim servo I'm aware of is attached to a moveable trim tab on the trailing edge of the aileron itself. One example of this type of servo is shown here: www.europaowners.orgmo
All flying monwheelies, I'm wondering about the advisability of protecting the rudder cables --From potential muck and moisture where they run through the wheel well by encasing them in some kind of
Thanks guys for all the thoughtful comments to my query. As I still have questions in my mind as to the exact path f the rudder cables and potential clearance issues, I'm going to wait until I can tr
Tom, Please let me know when you are finished w/ Craig's 16.5 mm reamer; I'd love to use it when it's available. I don't have the Mod 73 parts at this time, but will order them tomorrow. My address i
Hi Guys...and Happy New Year! From time to time in the course of building I am struck by the high degree of precision built into our kits. While I salute the company for its high quality precision pa
Steve, Thanks for sharing your frustrations w/ your fuel tank and passing on your thoughts on the issue of cracking....sobering thoughts and pixs indeed. A couple of questions: - When you say "extra
I recall seeing what appeared to be several standard Europa long ranger tanks in a photo on Thomas's website, though it might have been his setup for crossing the Atlantic rather than the Pacific (wh
Karl, Thank you for your thoughtful post and the several suggestions included therein...I couldn't agree with you more. Yes, my mention of Livermore is speculation, with "the resulting fire (being) m
Graham, Could you elaborate on what you mean by "deeper"...? Thanks, Fred -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.
William...sorry to hear of this but I believe it is a relatively common result with a number of posts which you may be able to coax out of the matronics archive. One aspect of the injection-solution
I had an email from John W. some time ago indicating that E04 has taken a booth and will be at Sun N Fun in full force. Fred -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mai
All. I note the plans calling for two 4" dia. access panels and one 2.5" dia. viewing panel on the starboard side of the fin and tailcone. I can't help but wonder about the adequacy of these and I se
On Pg 28-1, Step 2, the manual calls for a slot in the CM 75mm and 85 mm off the aircraft centerline for the LG retraction lever. Having marked it as shown in Fig. 2, I note that about 8" of the port
Roger, I've used the standard balance design with, I believe, excellent results. E04 will give you the proper lengths for Aeropoxy proportions. I excercised some care in building mine to minimize fr
Roger...one further thought re: my post. I've not attempted to reuse resin cups as I found early on that as the weight of the used but (somewhat) empty cup varied enough to upset the balance point...
There's a hydrogen (fuel cell; no combustion) powered ducted fan in our future...zero carbon footprint...we live in interesting times. Fred 'The HyFish is only possible as an unmanned aircraft right
Jos, Very sorry to hear of your mishap. I wasn't aware that the factory supplied Sikkens top coat to builders/customers. Can you elaborate and describe how you intend to use it, assuming you can loc
All, Is anyone else considering the Gemini 100 or 125 turbo diesel? Fred A194 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.