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Topic: Flap binding issue - how to shorten the flap actuating cros |
Ron Jones
Replies: 1
Views: 1126
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:18 am Subject: Flap binding issue - how to shorten the flap actuating cros |
Hi Bud / Jeff,
It seems you are talking about a small amount of tube- shortening ( 1 or 2 mil perhaps?) Is it worth considering shortening the flap? The glass flange at the tip of the flap could st ... |
Topic: Shortening flap cross-tube. |
Ron Jones
Replies: 0
Views: 996
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:43 am Subject: Shortening flap cross-tube. |
Hi All,
It's 25 years or so since I built my mono so things are a little hazy but all the talk about slide hammers, heat guns etc sounds pretty horrific to me.
As you are talking in terms of 1 ... |
Topic: Some pics |
Ron Jones
Replies: 3
Views: 4508
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 7:31 am Subject: Some pics |
Hi Wladimir,
Nice pictures – that’s a very substantial main spar shown in picture 644 but it’s rather rusty, isn’t it?
Best regards,
Ron Jones. |
Topic: 2020 Europa Club AGM |
Ron Jones
Replies: 7
Views: 7757
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2020 3:13 am Subject: 2020 Europa Club AGM |
Hi Bob,
YES - please!
Regards,
Ron Jones |
Topic: Favourite Europa pictures |
Ron Jones
Replies: 5
Views: 6127
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:21 am Subject: Favourite Europa pictures |
Hello David,
Care to add a spot of fun to the collection?
(well, maybe not!)
Best regards,
Ron Jones. |
Topic: Possible pitot static pressure problem |
Ron Jones
Replies: 3
Views: 3763
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2017 2:30 am Subject: Possible pitot static pressure problem |
A ft BBC
Get --> Europa-List message posted by: "Ivor"
the Trig transponder has itâs own built in altitude encoder that is easily adjusted if needed( mine was spot ... |
Topic: Europa Flyer Taildragger |
Ron Jones
Replies: 3
Views: 2148
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 2:19 am Subject: Europa Flyer Taildragger |
Well done, Mike!
XP looked lovely on the ground - I look forward to seeing her in the air.
Make one of your early destinations Sleap and the burgers are on me!
Best regards,
Ron Jones (G ... |
Topic: Alodine treatment of aluminium parts |
Ron Jones
Replies: 3
Views: 3929
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:29 am Subject: Alodine treatment of aluminium parts |
Hello Kevin,
There is no doubt in my mind that Alodine is the way to go!
It is so easy to use and vastly improves the life of the part treated. Just normal u/coat and paint finish will adher ... |
Topic: Light aircraft collide over Central Germany. |
Ron Jones
Replies: 1
Views: 2354
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:43 am Subject: Light aircraft collide over Central Germany. |
So sorry to hear about the accident over Germany last evening.
My thoughts are with the families and friends of all those involved.
Ron Jones. (Mono XS G-RJWX)
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Topic: Bounced messages |
Ron Jones
Replies: 3
Views: 4745
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:39 am Subject: Re: Bounced messages |
Hi Matt et all,
An e-mail sent earlier to the forum has bounced with this comment.
(The yellow highlighting is not mine!)
I only recently re-subscribed to the list having been moving house but in ... |
Topic: Bounced messages |
Ron Jones
Replies: 3
Views: 4745
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:00 am Subject: Re: Bounced messages |
Thanks, Ira, for your message.
I'll try this in future.
Regards,
Ron. |
Topic: Bounced messages |
Ron Jones
Replies: 3
Views: 4745
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 6:55 am Subject: Bounced messages |
Hello All,
I have been trying to reply to all you good folk who have responded to my
question about fuel hose but the message is returned as "address unknown"
but I am using the address ... |
Topic: Fuel hose |
Ron Jones
Replies: 5
Views: 5156
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 2:25 pm Subject: Fuel hose |
Seasons Greetings to all.
I would be very interested to hear what the latest thinking is on the type /
make of flexible fuel hose is best for handling Un-leaded Mogas now that our
wonderful lea ... |
Topic: Instrument Panel |
Ron Jones
Replies: 1
Views: 2337
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 8:53 am Subject: Instrument Panel |
Hello Graeme,
I think you'll find the instrument panel didn't change for the later model (XS) so should be available from the factory (I shudder to think what it might cost, though!)
Some folk h ... |
Topic: Europa-List-Mike Parkin mod. |
Ron Jones
Replies: 0
Views: 1825
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:02 am Subject: Europa-List-Mike Parkin mod. |
Mike,
I don't think you would have any problem at all in getting that suggested
mod approved!
Put me down for the drawings asap!
Cheers,
Ron Jones. |
Topic: Had A Bad Day with a Perspex Window |
Ron Jones
Replies: 8
Views: 4822
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:29 am Subject: Had A Bad Day with a Perspex Window |
Hello Richard,
Sorry to hear about the problem with the "sprung" window.
I'm sure you will already have thought that heat is probably the only
"treatment". The problem is that ... |
Topic: Aircraft Covers in U.K. |
Ron Jones
Replies: 10
Views: 6108
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:43 am Subject: Aircraft Covers in U.K. |
Hi Paddy,
My aircraft lived outside for the first few months and it too, was primed with Polifiber - applied by roller.
I had bought Cambrai covers, which are of the canvas sort and are excellen ... |
Topic: DOTH Sandtoft Friday 6th |
Ron Jones
Replies: 7
Views: 3490
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:49 am Subject: DOTH Sandtoft Friday 6th |
Sorry Paddy, I can't make this one but hope you get lots of support.
Netherthorpe is a great place with an excellent cafe but, as Graham says, it's a bit tight using the northerly runway!
Regar ... |
Topic: finally and at last |
Ron Jones
Replies: 9
Views: 4933
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Forum: Europa-List Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 1:34 pm Subject: finally and at last |
Congratulations, Danny. Looks pretty damn good!
Will we see you at Sleap soon?
Ron Jones. (G-RJWX) |
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