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Re: Europa-List: Outrigger mod

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Outrigger mod
From: James Nelson <europajim@juno.com>
Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2003 17:58:41

Mike,
        You mean that all you did was to add a fletner strip to the top
of the trim tab??  I'll try that and see what happens.  I hope it works
as well as yours.  Many thanks.

Jim Nelson


<Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com> writes:
> <Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com>
> 
> Jim,
> 
> I have an electric trim tab on the left aileron.  With the benefit 
> of
> hindsight it would have been better being a little longer.  It is 
> currently
> only 6 inches long.  However,  I found that a  flettner strip on the 
> top
> surface of the trim tab worked really well, making the tab quite 
> effective.
> 
> regards,
> 
> Mike Parkin     G-JULZ
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "James Nelson" <europajim@juno.com>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Outrigger mod
> 
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> <europajim@juno.com>
> >
> > Ferg,
> >         Of course I have a Mono-wheel.  Is there any other 
> kind????
> > Send the parts, give me the address and I'll send a check.   If 
> you have
> > any drawings and directions, please include in the pile of stuff.
> >         I finally got out yesterday and got an hour in.  The wx 
> had been
> > ucky here in mid Florida.  For the last month, its been rain and
> > thunderstorms all around the area.  The problem with the Europa is 
> it
> > goes so far so fast.  Need a big area to just putt around.  
> Yesterday, I
> > throttled back to try to keep it around 110 Knots.  only needed 
> about
> > 4700 rpm.  No sweat getting 120K to 125K (around 5300 rpm)   I see 
> 130K
> > and up when I use around 5400 - 5500 rpm.  (all below 3000')   So 
> I guess
> > its a fine cross country bird!   Are you getting close?  Don't 
> rush but
> > its time to get it done.  My last 6 - 8 months, I spent more time 
> getting
> > the bumps out and ready to paint and then paint.  Then its refit 
> and get
> > the blessings of the gov. to go fly.  It is all worth it.  It is a 
> fun
> > airplane to fly.  I'm still doodling with the trim on my starboard 
> wing.
> > I have had to add a trim tab in addition to my electric tab.  Make 
> sure
> > you have a large enough tab if you are putting in an electric 
> operated
> > tab.  I now recommend  at least 8" wide or more.  (maybe 10")  
> This will
> > allow for trimming with out having to extend the tab so far it 
> looks --
> > like, well you know--.
> >
> > Jim Nelson
> > N15JN
> >
> >
> writes:
> <VE3LVO@rac.ca>
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "James H Nelson" <europajim@juno.com>
> > > To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> > > Subject: Re: Europa-List: Outrigger mod
> > >
> > >
> > > <europajim@juno.com>
> > > |
> > > | Ferg,
> > > |         What is the cost for the outrigger kit?  I would like 
> to
> > > get one
> > > | (presuming it is a kit for two wheels) :-))
> > > |
> > > |
> > > | Jim Nelson
> > > | N15JN     (42 hours+)
> > > |   Love the challenge on every take off and landing.
> > >
> > > James,
> > >             Oh-oh. Do you have a monowheel as this mod is for
> > > outriggers?
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