- 1. Re: Fuel Tank shape (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 07:57:02
- It's as tough as old boots the tank. If you are fitting the Avlec guage, I don't think the mounting plate would ever pull the tank flat, especially using M3 screws as suggested. Our tank was the same
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-05/msg00000.html (8,698 bytes)
- 2. radios etc (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Tue, 8 May 2001 17:33:18
- Just starting to think about planning a panel and have found the recent thread concerning ebgine instruments very useful. Along the same lines, are there any opinions out there (can't believe there a
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-05/msg00065.html (7,907 bytes)
- 3. navaid devices (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 May 2001 23:53:35
- We've just ordered our Navaid - 6 month waiting list! hope it's worth it
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-05/msg00099.html (7,222 bytes)
- 4. tail spring (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 May 2001 19:17:51
- Started setting up the tail wheel spring this afternoon. Have drilled the stern post and set up the spring 235 mm below fuselage lower moulding as described. When I measured the distance from the und
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-05/msg00160.html (7,281 bytes)
- 5. Re: Cockpit Module fit into Canoe (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 19:50:19
- We have found one other area where the foam prevents the parts mating properly and that is the port. fin where it bonds onto the stern post - but thats for later. module, designed to accomodate the v
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-06/msg00144.html (9,517 bytes)
- 6. sticky bits (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 20:30:38
- Two questions 1 Anyone got any tips for removing stick residue left behind form parcel tape/masking tape on the smooth surfaces of wings and fuselage. I'm concious of not using solvents which may dam
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-06/msg00172.html (7,507 bytes)
- 7. things that go bump in the wing (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2001 16:06:43
- I just feel the need to share this very useful building tip with the rest of the group - do make sure there are no empty mixing pots left in the wing before lowering the top surface onto your beautif
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-07/msg00095.html (7,197 bytes)
- 8. Re: aileron root closeout (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2001 21:05:40
- Kevin I would suggest to you that the bolt to hinge distance is absolutely critical and needs to be the same P&S to a fraction of a mm. It was annoying that the build manual does not emphasise this e
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-07/msg00098.html (9,316 bytes)
- 9. lift pin sockets (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 15:06:23
- Is there anyone still out there? I guess the list has gone even quieter now that Oshkosh is on. But for any poor souls like me stuck at home still building - any advice on this one. Have just bonded
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-07/msg00149.html (8,022 bytes)
- 10. Lift pins II (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2001 08:16:47
- Thanks to Rob and others for their replys concerning problems with the forward lift pin - it was resolved by heating the lift pins with a hot air blower , removing them and re-inserting with fresh re
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-08/msg00018.html (7,243 bytes)
- 11. Re: Araldite 420 (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2001 19:27:52
- Make sure the wing is empty before lowering the upper surfece on - I've got the pictures to show for my mistake of
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-08/msg00061.html (7,612 bytes)
- 12. wing construction (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 08:53:31
- Mike You're not alone out there. We found exactly the same problem with the root W18 plate such that we had to reposition the bolt holes (with agreement from the factory). I seem to remember using 4m
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-08/msg00326.html (8,802 bytes)
- 13. Re: Tape Adhesive solvent? (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 09:09:01
- We did the same with old masking tape and carpet tape. The advice from hte group then was a variety of citrus based cleaners. We used stuff called De-Solv-it worked a treat. Made by orange household
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-09/msg00251.html (8,577 bytes)
- 14. Re: Fuel system changes (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 19:18:45
- Dave You might consider alternative tank outlet fittings which enable you to use AN fittings and 5052 alloy tubing right from the tank outlet - space is a bit limited down there. I made a couple with
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-10/msg00240.html (10,927 bytes)
- 15. Crawling in th back...... (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 22:56:20
- Delighted to seet the pics of my rear bulkhead and pitch rod containment bulkhed on the support site. The top is not yet as advertised bonded on, although I don't forsee any problems. Many will have
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-10/msg00291.html (7,145 bytes)
- 16. Technique for locating Mono Landing Gear mounting frame (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 08:06:42
- We drilled the frame and module in situ but rather than through the frame first, through the cockpit module first. As a result you have much more roon to get a right angle drill into position - the l
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-11/msg00002.html (8,512 bytes)
- 17. Tie rod (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2001 19:24:52
- Anyone out there either recently fitted the tie rod linking rear lift/drag pin sockets or can remember doing it. I'm assuming that I need to cut down the EURO 44 and 45 bolts as at present they stick
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-11/msg00083.html (7,131 bytes)
- 18. Gusset plates (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 15:33:34
- Ed, you were right what fun I'm having! Any one know what alloy the gusset plates are made from, cos I certainly need a couple of new ones and it wqould make life alot easier if they were not already
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-11/msg00134.html (6,714 bytes)
- 19. Re: Tailplane to root fairing alignment, -and servo pins (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 15:54:02
- Steve There are two reasons for the apparent different angle of attack. Firstly the lower canoe has some inherent twist in it. Secondly the port and starboard fuselage mouldings are not symetrical. A
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-11/msg00136.html (11,702 bytes)
- 20. Re: Pins in Stabilator (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Stewart <pauld.stewart@virgin.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 16:12:02
- Dave I'm not sure I agree with Steve about the pins needing to be that snug. Certainly they must be a snug fit in the stabilator bush, but not in the torque tube as there should be NO rotational forc
- /europa_forum//html/europa-list/2001-11/msg00138.html (8,507 bytes)
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