As I recall, a couple of youse guys in the states have offered the use of a 16.5 mm reamer. If so, please put my name on the list and let me know when one might be available to a builder. No pressing
Rick...I had those holes enlarged by a local machine shop...haven't regretted it...Fred -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.
Ron, When you took your described precautions (BID'ing the tunnel, and foaming the tank bottom), were you aware of the tank's tendency to absorb fuel and consequently expand (in accordance w/ Svein's
Ron...yes...I saw the mylar...nice bond break/separator. I like what you've done and intend to replicate it...looks like an ounce of prevention to me. I've already added a vertical separator of sorts
To all you flying monowheelies... By any chance, does anyone have a measurement of the distance between the ground and the trailing edge of the flaps at the root (inboard tip) in the deployed, gear d
Thank you very much Raimo...I'm working on a fuselage/wing fillet and have been uncertain as to how much of it becomes part of the wing, part of the flap, and part of the fuselage. Ground clearance w
Craig, I look forward to meaningful responses to the questions you raise. FWIW, I've maintained a flap gap of .150 inches w/ 2 tongue depressor sticks taped together; when I remove them, the angle of
Ivor, Congratulations on an excellent build and first flight. I make note of your prolific participation in this forum. Your earliest post on my europa-list file is an Oct. 16, '03 response to one of
craig...if I understand you correctly, you have either a very short tube or a bad case of fuselage obesity for which there is no known cure...Fred -- This message has been scanned for viruses and da
If anyone has an XS monowheel sitting on a factory-supplied trailer with wings stowed for travel, a yardstick and measuring tape, and a bit of spare time, I have a request. Could you please: 1. Estab
Thank you Bob...several fellows whom I've talked w/ have advised that I allow for wing flex; I agree it's an issue and I think it can be resolved....Fred -- This message has been scanned for viruses
Jos...my condolences, and thanks for your candor. Please do give us some more info when you've had a chance to sort it out. With the flaps coupled w/ the LG, I've hoped I would be immune to such an
Rowland, Though I can no longer see the hairlines indicating the access hole locations, you are correct in reasoning that the holes want to be in the same relationship to the seat flanges, NOT in the
Nice, thoughtful post John...thanks...If you locate a source for this braided jumper material, spread it around...I've known there was a reason I haven't closed my wings yet...Fred -- This message ha
Jeff...great idea... If memory serves, I seem to recall reading that the stock cowl is made of FG and vinyl-ester resin; heat resistance and cure time may be the reasons, but by all means get more in
Hi Andrew, I have had several tel. conversations w/ these folks after reviewing their websites. I'll be in Ohio next week and plan to stop by their shop and poke around on Mon. or Tuesday. I'll share
After first assembling the outrigger along w/ the Club mod, when I deployed the flaps (and outrigger) for the first time and heard that resounding "THOWONGK", I truly marveled at the precision and co
Nigel, Y'know, in my field (architecture), I tend to undervalue the things I've learned thru formal education and practical experience over time, such that in conversation w/ a lay person, I sometime
Nigel, Thank you so much for the detailed information and concise answers to my questions. To the untutored like myself, your circuit diagram is not exactly "in crayon" but I'm sure I can find a loca