- 1. Re: pop rivets (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 15:01:18
- 04/15/2002 03:06:10 PM, Richard, I think that part of the problem is that drill bits do not actually cut a round hole, I use a 1/8th round file, a couple of turns by hand takes off the high spots on
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2002-04/msg00190.html (8,217 bytes)
- 2. mono vs tri gear (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 15:56:25
- Time for me to unlurk. I've wimped out and switched to a tri gear mid way thru the build. Main reasons, adjustable flaps, view over the nose while on the ground, and much easier for friends or future
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2002-05/msg00146.html (7,084 bytes)
- 3. wing plates (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2002 13:21:29
- 06/07/2002 01:26:04 PM, I hope the forum is up and running again I'm about to drill my wing plates, the classic manual indicates the hole is centred in the plate, the XS fuselage manual drops it 1/2"
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2002-06/msg00023.html (7,383 bytes)
- 4. wing lift pins (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2002 15:25:32
- 06/07/2002 03:30:04 PM, Thanks for the quick responses from Rob & David, it looks as if I should be centering front and rear pins, I will try to check where my fuselage plates are relative to the win
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2002-06/msg00030.html (6,987 bytes)
- 5. bubble strips (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 12:00:33
- 08/19/2002 11:58:22 AM, On a similar note, pnwaero.com has an interesting website on vortex generators. Claims are a 3-6 knot reduction in stall speed, no difference in cruise and a 0-4 knot reductio
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2002-08/msg00219.html (6,818 bytes)
- 6. Re: Painting (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 09:17:57
- 08/28/2002 09:15:34 AM, Cleve, I've inherited a stand from a local mono builder which allows the fuselage to be rotated thru 90% to expose the bottom of the fuselage. I intend shortly to use it to do
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2002-08/msg00307.html (7,705 bytes)
- 7. smooth prime (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2002 09:46:13
- 11/11/2002 09:43:52 AM, Before I start rolling it on, does anyone have any negatives on smooth prime. Are there any other options for a base coat ? Dave A061 ( slowly getting there)
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2002-11/msg00160.html (7,580 bytes)
- 8. Re: smooth prime (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2002 13:56:46
- 11/12/2002 01:54:21 PM, On the subject of top coats, the local repair shop, who does a lot of repair work on composite gliders, suggested that I stick with "Katana White". It is used by Diamond Aircr
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2002-11/msg00197.html (8,923 bytes)
- 9. Re: Digital scales and Smart Tool (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 09:08:33
- 11/19/2002 09:06:12 AM, I can't help with sourcing in the UK, but in Canada was able to locate an excellent scale measuring to 1/10th of a gram for $200 Can. I later saw a similar scale in our local
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2002-11/msg00326.html (9,026 bytes)
- 10. Re: Gross weight (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2002 08:44:47
- 12/23/2002 08:42:27 AM, Yes, Which is why the bolts must go through the tie bar rod and the W34 end fittings, something that was not particularly clear in the original instructions and which is compl
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2002-12/msg00288.html (7,978 bytes)
- 11. Re: Seats: Sketch and measures (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 15:38:28
- 01/08/2003 03:36:02 PM, Me too, although I'm starting to think I've taken longer getting there than anyone else I was planning to make a base out of 1/8th ply with 4 joints to follow the headrest,sea
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2003-01/msg00103.html (7,640 bytes)
- 12. Re: Painting my bottom (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2003 15:56:23
- 01/17/2003 03:53:56 PM, A "spit" to turn the fuselage thru 60 or 90 degrees is pretty useful and not too big a job to make. I would not have been able to sand and fill the imperfections in my bottom
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2003-01/msg00199.html (7,338 bytes)
- 13. Re: Europa-List: Door locks (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 15:11:39
- 02/24/2003 03:09:14 PM, Serialize complete at 02/24/2003 03:09:14 PM I don't know how others have done this, but my locks are fitted to the rear section of the door, and they work by contacting a sto
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2003-02/msg00376.html (8,090 bytes)
- 14. Re: Europa-List: Seats & stainless Reg No. plate (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 08:54:48
- 02/25/2003 08:52:26 AM, Serialize complete at 02/25/2003 08:52:26 AM Hi Richard, Paul McAllister's website has some details on seat pans. I've gone with 1/8th ply pans to follow the contours of the h
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2003-02/msg00395.html (8,958 bytes)
- 15. Re: Europa-List: Control surfaces filling (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 15:55:12
- 02/25/2003 03:52:42 PM, Serialize complete at 02/25/2003 03:52:42 PM As per Richard's response, time is not important but heat is. Also get the best abrasive paper you can find from a supply house sp
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2003-02/msg00401.html (9,096 bytes)
- 16. Europa-List:Layups Peel Off! (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2003 08:17:30
- 03/04/2003 08:15:04 AM, Serialize complete at 03/04/2003 08:15:04 AM I had problems earlier in the build with layups on to the spar, which I have to think were caused by residue on the spars. Various
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2003-03/msg00043.html (7,471 bytes)
- 17. Europa-List: Europa List: naca vents (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2003 08:41:49
- 03/07/2003 08:39:23 AM, Serialize complete at 03/07/2003 08:39:23 AM I'm one of the lucky ones, my naca vents broke while I was twiddling with them prior to fitting. In one of the Tony Bingelis books
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2003-03/msg00072.html (7,155 bytes)
- 18. Re: Europa-List: Required tools (score: 1)
- Author: DaveMiller@ca.cgugroup.com
- Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 15:19:51
- 03/26/2003 03:17:23 PM, Serialize complete at 03/26/2003 03:17:23 PM My memory is not up to much, but the 5 mm should be for the door frame gas strut connect and the 12mm for the flap drive pins Dave
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2003-03/msg00321.html (7,992 bytes)
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