There may be a problem for UK builders using Ampreg 21. Having noticed that the latest build manuals on the Europa website had, for some time, listed Ampreg 21 as the supplied resin and after confirm
Phil I know Europa have suggested some alternatives in previous Mod leaflets: "acceptable alternative structural epoxy resin systems may be used. Some suitable alternatives are Schueffler L285/H286,
John In the UK try www.silmid.com You can order on the web or by telephone and they do 200ml for approx 43 GBP. The full 1.4 Kg tin will set you back 135 GBP. -- Regards Kelv Weston Kit 497 Read this
Ian I'm guessing you were talking about the hinge pin mod? Do you know if anyone has submitted the third aileron hinge mod to the LAA or would this be a non-mod and just subject to inspector sign-off
David Great news. As a UK builder, I was starting to worry there for a while! Still got plenty of glass work to do. -- Regards Kelv Weston Kit 497 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics
Hi Are there any UK owners / builders that have a PFA / LAA approved mod for wingtip lights on the XS wing? I will be fitting the Airworld Skyflash streamlined heads but any information would be help
Greg My flap cross tube on kit 497 is 44.6 inches as supplied by Europa (untrimmed and without bearings). My flap dimensions are shown below, measured from the closeout web between the flap and ailer
Greg I take it you have the flaps hinged to the wing. If your flaps were too short, you would have had problems aligning the flap hinge arms with the wing hinge plates. As the tip or outer flap arm F
Ian I recently emailed Andy Draper at the LAA about strobe mods and was also told that I would need a mod to cover the Airworld wingtip strobes. I have fitted the conduit mod but my understanding was
Hello all Mono builders Did a trial assembly of the landing gear frame and swinging arm bits today and encountered a few problems: 1. The swinging arm is not in the centre of the landing gear frame.
Hi all Can anybody provide a dimension from the Tri-Gear nose wheel leg please. I would like to know the measurement from where the nose gear leg bushes mount to the landing gear frame, rearwards to
Thanks Ian I will go with the Tech Talk position of 12 inches. As you say, it will give acceptable access to the Mod 71 springs, etc. Many thanks. -- Regards Kelv Weston Kit 497 kelv@kdweston.biz Rea
All A similar table of spacer and bush details is available in the combined build manual, chapter 1, page 4. -- Regards Kelv Weston Kit 497 kelv@kdweston.biz Read this topic online here: http://forum
All I am about to assemble my nose gear and shimmy damper and intend purchasing some of the damping grease from Newgateonline as recommended. I can find no mention of this damping grease in any Europ
Steve Sorry to hear that Ian is unwell, please pass on my best wishes for a speedy return to good health. I am one of those that have contacted Ian in the past for technical support and guidance and
Thanks Bud Good advice, as always. I shall assemble the friction plate dry, without the damping grease initially and install the fork as you describe. If shimmy becomes a problem in use, I can always
Hi Kevin Try www.silmid.com in the UK. They stock Alocrom and Alodine in various quantities including a touch n go pen. LAS stock Alocrom but the quantity may be larger than you need. -- Regards Kelv
Hi Kevin Almost forgot, the pretreatment to de-oxidise the metal that Ron refers to is Deoxidine 624. Also available from both suppliers. -- Regards Kelv Weston Kit 497 kelv@kdweston.biz Read this to
Hi all If anyone has the Europa supplied seat and upholstery kit, I would like some information regarding the seats. How well does the seat back cushion fit around the wing spar pins? and do the cush
Thanks Keith / Ron You have confirmed my thoughts about the seat back cushion. I spoke with Ingrid at Auto-Trim, the company that makes the factory kit and she sent me this reply regarding the confli