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Unfortunately I can’t make it but a good topic would be, Is the Europa company still viable. They are asking for payment in full with a promised delivery date. Enquires on overdue our orders we’re ...

The only problem I’ve had in 800+ hours with the Airmaster occurres when carbon accumulates on the slip ring obscures the rpm sensor trigger. That’s the little round brass insert. Cleaning it off ...

I’m expecting the tri-gear shortly from Europa and preparing for the installation. I’m in California and looking for a dolly setup to support the fuselage while converting. I’ve seen Bud’s dol ...

Hi Tony and congratulations on your first flight. Can you tell us more about the landing gear setup, is that a Berube setup?

I’ve had that problem before. I installed the o ring as usual then clean off the oil from the face and valve cover. Apply the same sealant used for the gearbox onto the cover and o ring and let cure ...

I had to replace the 180 degree hose to the radiator and did it with a 90 degree silicone hose. I inserted a coil spring inside to keep it from collapsing and has worked well for 4 years now. You can ...

The fuselage isn’t on a trailer so what’s supporting it?

Chris what have you used to coat the inside of the cockpit? Is it Rhino paint? I'm almost ready to strip out and reupholster 181's interior and looking ag options...
I sprayed some on 77EU 20 years a ...

After sending the propeller to Whirlwind in San Diego for inspection they said the blade pitch drive pin fell out and will ship it to Whirlwind in Ohio for a blade replacement as it couldn’t be repa ...

Yesterday’s test flight to dial in the pitch setting on the Whirlwind CS propeller
was interesting. I was at 8500’ in an expanding orbit around the airport, there’s a loud bang followed by sev ...

I had ordered a Trigear conversion kit back in September 2021. They must be still having difficulty sourcing parts. Following this thread in hopes of sourcing the nose gear and main gear myself.

I’ve had at least 6 BFR’s in my Europa using 4 different CFI’s with no problems or LODA.

That’s the same as my XS plenum and fits pretty tight, just like everything else.

Try McMaster Carr, they are great for any hardware.

I have the Permacool thermostat on my 912uls and I’m quite happy with it. No longer have to wait for oil temperature to come up and in flight the oil warms up enough,especially in the winter.

I’m looking for the Trigear conversion kit. I’m on the west coast of USA if anyone has one available. After 16 years as a Monowheel and not flying off a grass field I’m ready for a change.

Looking at your tire wear on the outside of tire reminds me of my own tires. They both wear on the outside first and more quickly on the pilot’s side as I fly solo more often. I just flip the tire o ...

With over 1000 hours with a 914 and 912uls I’ve not had any problems strictly using e10. You want to keep it fresh though, less than 3 months old.

From the description and photos I’d say $20k would be a good price in the USA.

Grease applied to lube points? It does make a difference.