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 Topic: Smell of petrol in the cocpit just after takeoff |
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| richard collings Replies: 18 Views: 8642 |
 Forum: Europa-List Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 11:22 am Subject: Smell of petrol in the cocpit just after takeoff |
| Hi Gilles & Brian
Watching your email thread I would like to add my 2 pennies, I was aware that there was a problem with exhaust gasses entering the cabin through the flap slots on each side ... |
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| Topic: Prop drive lugs |
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| richard collings Replies: 4 Views: 2334 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 10:23 am Subject: Prop drive lugs |
| Hi Paul
Use a short length of tube with a larger diameter than the lug as a reaction point on the back face of the prop flange to allow the lug to be drawn into position using a threaded rod with ... |
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| Topic: Trailer |
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| richard collings Replies: 1 Views: 2303 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 3:41 am Subject: Trailer |
| Hi, I might be able to help, contact me off line on 01327 260045 or email
rcollings@talktalk.net Regards Richard G-CGZV Europa XS Tri-gear -- |
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| Topic: Fuel cap. |
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| richard collings Replies: 3 Views: 3446 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:31 am Subject: Fuel cap. |
| Hi David
How much do you want for it? contact me off line on 01327 260045 or rcollings@talktalk.net Richard -- |
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| Topic: Perspex |
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| richard collings Replies: 5 Views: 4594 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 11:43 am Subject: Perspex |
| Hi Paul
I just polished off a little bit of overspray with T-cut. Try and practice on a bit of offcut first then mask up so you create a good sharp edge and polish away. Best of luck Richard ... |
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| Topic: Kit 451 Fly's |
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| richard collings Replies: 16 Views: 12886 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 2:21 am Subject: Kit 451 Fly's |
| Hi Mark
Very well done, now the fun starts. I’m in Sydney in February, where is Qld? Regards Richard G-CGZV From: markandrhonda@harveyfarm.net.au (Sent: Thursday, December 11, 20 ... |
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| Topic: Gas spring effort |
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| richard collings Replies: 25 Views: 17984 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 4:52 am Subject: Gas spring effort |
| Alan
You can have them re-pressurised by the original supplier, Industrial Gas Spring Ltd, 22 Wates Way, Mitcham, Surrey. CR4 4HR. Contact James Godbold Tel 02086466594 email james@igsltd.co.uk. ... |
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| Topic: static ports |
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| richard collings Replies: 5 Views: 4748 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 12:52 pm Subject: static ports |
| Hi Paul
Try and have a word with Andy Draper at the LAA office Richard From: Paul & Vanessa Munford (Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 8:31 PM To: europa-list@matronics.com (Subject: ... |
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| Topic: Resin Systems |
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| richard collings Replies: 4 Views: 2535 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 12:47 pm Subject: Resin Systems |
| Hi Tony
That was quick let me know if you want any other dimensions. The Europa build in England is only approved using SP Gurit Ampreg 21 which replaced Ampreg 20 in 2010. According to an Ampreg ... |
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| Topic: Min turns on rod ends, and a stick height dimension request |
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| richard collings Replies: 1 Views: 1160 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 11:04 am Subject: Min turns on rod ends, and a stick height dimension request |
| Tony
I have the following measurements for you, Floor to top of stick 530mm, top of thigh support to top of stick 305mm, stick fully back top of stick to top of back rest 580mm and stick fully ba ... |
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| Topic: Mod 60 Europa Fuel Gauge |
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| richard collings Replies: 20 Views: 14357 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:41 am Subject: Mod 60 Europa Fuel Gauge |
| Hi Alan
Talk to Pete Smoothy at Airworld [uk] 01296 714900, I have one of his "Capacitance" fuel gauges fitted, not expensive, so I would not mess about but fit the complete system. My ... |
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| Topic: Cranked sticks.........unusual crease, like a crack |
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| richard collings Replies: 5 Views: 2871 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 12:47 pm Subject: Cranked sticks.........unusual crease, like a crack |
| Hi Graham
What is high, 10, 50, 100lbs. I have just got a new “Permit to fly” and completed the air tests just before the Rally. This year I did the VNE dive after trimming out at 125 knots, t ... |
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| Topic: Cranked sticks.........unusual crease, like a crack |
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| richard collings Replies: 5 Views: 2871 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 1:17 pm Subject: Cranked sticks.........unusual crease, like a crack |
| Hi Tony
As you have stripped the paint off them both, for piece of mind crack test them. You can buy the dye line system [3 aerosol cans] for a few quid I mean dollars from an engineering supplie ... |
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| Topic: Tailplane transport |
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| richard collings Replies: 7 Views: 2941 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2014 6:10 am Subject: Tailplane transport |
| Hi Richard
My trailer has 2 vertically mounted dummy torque tubes over which each tail plane slide, at the base are stepped block to take the weight and stop them twisting. they are very simple a ... |
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| Topic: Shielded Strobe Light Query |
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| richard collings Replies: 9 Views: 6077 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:28 am Subject: Shielded Strobe Light Query |
| Hi Tony
Just a thought, but if your position lights are LED, ie. very low current load, then you could use radio mic cable which you will have to get anyway to wire in your jack plugs. Changing ... |
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| Topic: AGM 12th July |
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| richard collings Replies: 3 Views: 2720 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 3:57 am Subject: AGM 12th July |
| Hi Steve
I am sorry Jo and I will not be able to make the AGM on Saturday due to a prior engagement. We will attempt to visit on Sunday weather allowing and help break camp so to speak assuming y ... |
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| Topic: Trim damper and sticking the top on. |
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| richard collings Replies: 5 Views: 2132 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2014 3:19 am Subject: Trim damper and sticking the top on. |
| Will
I understand your concern and agree with everything Fred has said, with hindsight I would have fitted/glued the headlining material and cut and trial fitted the carpets etc. More important ... |
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| Topic: Rotax 914 Turbo Warning Lights |
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| richard collings Replies: 21 Views: 20820 |
Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 4:19 am Subject: Rotax 914 Turbo Warning Lights |
| Hi everyone.
I think the experienced pilots amongst our community need to stop this right now and I don’t class myself in that group. Imagine the situation, say on take off, your busy in the co ... |
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| Topic: Key Sanding................and Instrument Panel ventilation |
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| richard collings Replies: 8 Views: 6506 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 3:27 am Subject: Key Sanding................and Instrument Panel ventilation |
| Hi Tony
If you have mounted the instrument module on rubber bushes as we discussed earlier you will have created a vent all along the top, if heat is an issue you can fit a fan or fans on the und ... |
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| Topic: Electrical Wiring |
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| richard collings Replies: 13 Views: 6309 |
Forum: Europa-List Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 1:49 am Subject: Electrical Wiring |
| Yes Tony , I mounted a D socket on to the servo body so that I could remove
it for service in the future, its a bugger of a place to get at. The other end tails go straight to the switch and indic ... |
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