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Topic: Widening the cockpit - Mod 67 |
Paul M 383
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:31 am Subject: Re: Widening the cockpit - Mod 67 |
"I wonder what demographics Europa had in mind when they designed our beloved airplanes"
Ivan Shaw is 6' 2" and not slim (I'd say that to his face, so no worries )
https://www. ... |
Topic: No charge lamp stays on |
Paul M 383
Replies: 8
Views: 1125
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:40 am Subject: No charge lamp stays on |
I am a subscriber, thanks Martin... hadn't seen this one, so a useful addition to the library, thanks!
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Topic: No charge lamp stays on |
Paul M 383
Replies: 8
Views: 1125
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2023 9:45 am Subject: No charge lamp stays on |
Which video Martin (link or vid ref number)?
I thought I'd watched them all, but don't recall one on Reg/Rec or charging troubleshooting...!
Cheers,
Paul M
G-PLPM
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Topic: OVP |
Paul M 383
Replies: 26
Views: 3661
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 8:38 am Subject: OVP |
The cited reference only offers replacement options; is there any way of fixing a duff regulator? … e.g. yours that had a low output: “last regulator's output was 13.79v” – how ... |
Topic: What did you do with your europa this week - 12/12/22 |
Paul M 383
Replies: 5
Views: 1127
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 2:54 pm Subject: Re: What did you do with your europa this week - 12/12/22 |
<snip>
What's next??? .... Fly it again!!!
Such joy...
I think you have your headset on backwards - the ear cups tilt back at the top; they are marked L & R...
HTH,
Paul
G-PLP ... |
Topic: Cockpit ventilation |
Paul M 383
Replies: 9
Views: 1773
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2022 10:25 am Subject: Re: Cockpit ventilation |
Aveo make some lovely brushed ali eyeball vents ( https://www.aveoengineering.com/lsa-experimental-ul-kits-and-gliders > Misc and Accessories)
…which I used in the “standard” vent extens ... |
Topic: size of aircraft data plate |
Paul M 383
Replies: 8
Views: 1637
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2022 8:37 am Subject: size of aircraft data plate |
Hello Rowland,
The ANO 2016 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765/contents/made) Schedule 4 Part 2 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765/schedule/4/part/2/made) has exactly the same ... |
Topic: What did you do with you Europa this week - 27/10/22 |
Paul M 383
Replies: 3
Views: 894
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2022 5:10 am Subject: Re: What did you do with you Europa this week - 27/10/22 |
Completed the CAD model of the instrument panel this morning <snip>... feels good to finally have it done n dusted!
If you’re not planning on fitting the fuel sight gauge (or are planning t ... |
Topic: What did you do with your Europa this week 5/2 - 5/9 |
Paul M 383
Replies: 2
Views: 723
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 11:24 pm Subject: What did you do with your Europa this week 5/2 - 5/9 |
Hey Jim,
Ken's home base is Cark, northern England not Cork, Ireland... nice place - used to have skydiving but doesn't have an ICAO code - route attached 🙃👍🛩
Cheers,
Paul
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Topic: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop |
Paul M 383
Replies: 5
Views: 1586
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 2:56 pm Subject: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop |
"I would suggest that there should be another bush (like DL07) that goes into the doorframe moulding."
There is another bush (also called DL07) that goes in the door frame (they were ... |
Topic: Propeller Sizing |
Paul M 383
Replies: 18
Views: 4721
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2021 2:22 pm Subject: Propeller Sizing |
I'm sure that was a typo, but 1625mm =63.98". 👍😇🤓
I have the same (LAA approved) blades on my 912S XS mono and the only factors I could think that would differ on a Classic would ... |
Topic: Flap limiting speed 83 kts exceeded |
Paul M 383
Replies: 9
Views: 3674
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2021 5:16 pm Subject: Re: Flap limiting speed 83 kts exceeded |
<snips> ...create an intermediate 18 degree detent notch, which happens to lie approximately halfway along the slot...
Why Neville specified 18 degrees is something I never questioned, ... if ... |
Topic: Flap limiting speed 83 kts exceeded |
Paul M 383
Replies: 9
Views: 3674
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 8:52 pm Subject: Re: Flap limiting speed 83 kts exceeded |
One of our group members got distracted during climb out after take off, while the flaps remained extended to 18 degrees. <snip>"
Just curious - did you modify your flap drive mechanism to ... |
Topic: De-Coupling Flaps & Outriggers |
Paul M 383
Replies: 3
Views: 2114
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 9:59 pm Subject: Re: De-Coupling Flaps & Outriggers |
Has anyone on the forum De-Coupled the Flaps & Outriggers on an XS Monowheel?
If yes, can it be done after the aircraft has been built?
If yes, what is involved?
Thanks in advance
James
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Topic: Voltage regulator connection |
Paul M 383
Replies: 8
Views: 7060
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 9:36 am Subject: Voltage regulator connection |
Glad you got it resolved Ken,
What was the different installation (and what different regulator, out of interest)?
Best,
Paul M
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Topic: Voltage regulator connection |
Paul M 383
Replies: 8
Views: 7060
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 1:51 pm Subject: Voltage regulator connection |
Yes! Although mine wasn't as bad as that...
What was the cause and, more importantly, what was the fix to prevent recurrence?
Best,
Paul M
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Topic: Voltage regulator connection |
Paul M 383
Replies: 8
Views: 7060
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 11:53 am Subject: Voltage regulator connection |
Has anybody seen this voltage regulator connection issue? One of the yellow generator connectors has clearly got hot and is too close to its slot in the plug.
It's definitely melted, not vibration ... |
Topic: Voltage regulator connection |
Paul M 383
Replies: 3
Views: 1953
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sun May 09, 2021 11:45 am Subject: Voltage regulator connection |
Has anybody seen this voltage regulator connection issue? One of the yellow generator connectors has clearly got hot and is too close to its slot in the plug.
It's definitely melted, not vibration ... |
Topic: Cruise speed data for Monowheel with 912ULS |
Paul M 383
Replies: 38
Views: 15124
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 4:13 am Subject: Cruise speed data for Monowheel with 912ULS |
Or 95 RON, if you believe bp:
https://www.bp.com/en/global/air-bp/aviation-fuel/ul91.html
https://www.bp.com/content/dam/bp/business-sites/en/global/air-bp/documents/aviation-fuel/unleaded-ul91- ... |
Topic: Cruise speed data for Monowheel with 912ULS |
Paul M 383
Replies: 38
Views: 15124
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 11:14 am Subject: Re: Cruise speed data for Monowheel with 912ULS |
The SL (SL-912-016R1) doesn't say what is being reported in this thread. It says:
"Continuous use of engine speed below 5200 rpm must follow manifold pressure graph...."
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