Hi John. Heat up the tail spring. The epoxy will let go surprisingly early! Regards Brian Davies We have a slightly bent tail spring which we need to replace. Any clues on how to get the old one out.
Hi Mike, It does sound as if the pump is sucking air. My electric pump test was a marginal pass but fine on mechanical pump. I tried a new pump and it was no better. The pump should self prime if it
Mike, Assuming you are using the standard connector it is very easy to get a high resistance connection at this point and this will give low readings. Make sure the spade connector is a tight fit on
There are 20 Europas with booked slots for the LAA Rally on Friday. 24 booked for Saturday 19 booked for Sunday The Europa Club have a stand alongside the Europa/Swift stand. I look forward to seeing
Well worth the wait, Paul. If the pictures are anything to go by, you have a cracking machine to Fly. Many congratulations . Usual questions for the database: Details of the test pilot Empty weight E
I have a very different setup to yours (Rotax 912S) but I have had indications of high fuel pressure recently with no other adverse sysmptoms. I found I had a high resistance connection to the fuel p
For those UK owners who are bored with poor flying weather and lack of contact with fellow builders/flyers there are still a few places left for the Europa Club annual bash at the Brandon Hall Hotel
Hi Richard, So you are still surviving the draconian regulations that now exist in Kenya! I converted my Mono to a Trigear a long time ago but I do remember having problems with the original tail whe
Hi Phil, Nothing clever about the electrical system. It is just a rocker switch and visual check for position. Regards Brian Davies Hi, I've been wondering about the electric flap mod for a taildragg
Hi Graham, In my book, extra firewall insulation and additional painting are optional extras. I think the old adage says " when deciding if an optional item is worth fitting, toss it in the air and i
Brilliant, brilliant! We are proud to have you as part of the Europa community. Brian Davies Patrick has just produced this film about our Dawn to Dusk flights. Regards, David Joyce, G-XSDJ Here's th
Remi, I did not have any problem when I had a mono but I have had problems on a racing car recently that meant I had to learn fast about disk brake technology. I think your problem could be lack of b
Remi, Further to my last post, you will need to skim off the rough surface on the disc, either in a lathe or by hand with an oil stone, before doing the bedding in process. Regards Brian Hi all, My o
I agree with Kingsley that the alignment of the bolts needs checking. Misalignment often shows itself as varying aileron play depending on the amount of aileron deflection. I have cut out a small par
I agree with Bob, It is just like an old car door seal, with an internal metal clip. It just needs persuading with a rubber mallet/ hammer. It will go on to an edge up to 1/4inch thick if you are car
The Europa factory is still listing upholstery kits on its website. Have you spoken to them? Regards Brian Davies Hi All It seems that there are no commercial suppliers of upholstery in the UK. My re
Graham, The modern stuff does not do that, but is very expensive. It is interesting that the LAA approves it on some Rotax 912 installations. Regards Brian I agree Sven, there is also the problem of
Nice pic, Graham. Is it flying again? Brian Hi Brian maybe I should do it on my Lycoming. Plenty of heat under that cowling. The exhaust extraction works well though. Graham _____ From: Brian Davies
Hi John, Mine is tee'd off from the feed to the carbs. Brian Davies Hi, Any advice on the correct location for a fuel pressure sender. Mine is fitted to the 'return to tank' tubing and I can't get my
I use one of these and it works very well. I do worry a bit about the risk of a spark from the switch in the end of the handle but... Regards Brian Davies Anyone have experience of the attached gadge