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1. SS Firewall (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 22:51:08

I also had the same problem as Martin. The manual provides templates for three pieces of SS (two upper and one lower) and my kit had 2 pieces of steel to make them (sufficient). However, the diagram

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2. Re: Epoxy/Resin Ratios (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 22:36:36

I agree. Mix for TWO MINUTES by the clock, at least._________________________________________________________________ -- David Hillam G-SHSH dgh@liverpool.ac.uk

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3. Re: Tri-Gear Changeover (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 20:38:07

talking about.. What is the problem? both cables places a big load on a Dear Fred I must have one of the few Europas with TWO tailwheels - but not flying yet. I have fitted the new tailwheel spring

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4. Re: Just a thought ! (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 21:38:08

You were very wise to try out the spar pins before you bonded the bushes - I didn't and found there was a very small discrepency which made it difficult to fit the spar pins. (Original version with h

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5. Re: ground handling (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 23:29:20

It amazes me that so many people are persevering with the old tailwheel Wow! 2 to 4 hours! You must be Ivan's original 500 hour builder! -- David Hillam G-SHSH (Still working out the best cable run f

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6. Re: Fus Stand (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 23:42:16

fitting the flap mechanism in the fuselage. to make getting in and out of the fuselage easier. bungee cords. wheel locks - about the same price from Machine Mart. -- David Hillam G-SHSH dgh@liverpoo

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7. Re: Does anyone know? (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Sun, 27 Dec 1998 10:59:15

Yes, you are correct. The chain is 'Radio Shack'. Goods are marketed in the UK where the chain is known as 'Tandy' and, I think, have branches in all major towns. I don't have details of their HQ but

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8. Re: Angle drills (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 00:19:19

you have been quoted. David -- David Hillam G-SHSH dgh@liverpool.ac.uk

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9. Re: Factory Newsletter (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 13:02:48

My latest also Issue 19 (undated). -- David Hillam Kit 113 G-SHSH dgh@liverpool.ac.uk

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10. Re: Factory Newsletter (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 13:17:10

Sorry, correction to the above. My latest was Issue 20 (dated December 1998). Yhis reverted to black and white 'photocopy' - not coloured glossy as were issues 14 to 19. -- David Hillam dgh@liverpool

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11. Re: Mystery mail address. (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 22:18:38

I can't give you the full answer, or even more than you perhaps know already. 'ac.uk' is a UK academic institution, The University of Newcastle-upon Tyne, I think. If all else fails, Im sure you can

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12. Re: Water pump (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 21:53:38

Maintenance Manual, well not yet anyway. outlets. David Hillam -- David Hillam dgh@liverpool.ac.uk

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13. Re: Re: Sealing rudder pedal gap (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 22:53:09

If I were at firewall stage again, I would probably use Graham's firewall. Europa's SS firewall is not easy and I found discrepancies between the construction manual text, the illustrations and the

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14. Re: Corrosion treatment (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 23:04:39

I anodised my bits! It wasn't too painful - or expensive. It is Certificate of Conformity Total cost =A3258.50 inclusive of VAT. degreasing. -- David Hillam dgh@liverpool.ac.uk

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15. Re: electronic scales [was: NEW BUILDER - SCOTLAND] (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 23:07:46

Karl 25 years!!!! I only do it for 2 minutes! -- David Hillam dgh@liverpool.ac.uk

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16. Re: Weight and balance (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 23:13:01

I haven't got that far yet but I was hoping to avoid having to put the battery in the back (classic Europa with 912 and original engine mount and cowlings). With new cowlings and mount, the engine i

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17. New Virus Alert - WOBBLER!! (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 23:17:18

I heard today of a new virus - WOBBLER. It will arrive on e-mail titled "How to Give a Cat a Colonic". It will eat information on the hard drive, destroys Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer etc

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18. Re: New Virus Alert - WOBBLER!! (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 12:14:24

WOBBLER was exposed as a hoax by Symantec in August. -- Thanks for the information, it is very useful to those of us who have not been exposed to serious virus problems and not, therefore, needed to

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19. Re: aircraft destroyed (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 20:46:45

Like most people,I suppose, I often get quite an uncomfortable static discharge from my car. Why is it that it is never suggested earthing a car prior to refuelling? Am I missing something very obvio

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20. Re: Europa Exhaust Weight (score: 1)

Author: David Hillam <dgh@liverpool.ac.uk>

Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 21:32:40

If you have an early exhaust with a heat exchanger, you can saw it off and save a pound. It is recommended NOT to use it as it gets too hot. David Hillam -- David Hillam dgh@liverpool.ac.uk

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