Tony, How big is your prop? Europa and the PFA are prepared to approve a
diameter of up to 64" or 1625mm, (which is what I am flying, without
problems) but most props are smaller than this giving you a bit more ground
clearance to play with. David
----- Original Message -----
From: Tony Renshaw <tonyrenshaw@optusnet.com.au>
Subject: Europa-List: New Tailwheel, old engine mount???????
<tonyrenshaw@optusnet.com.au>
>
> Gidday,
> I am wondering about my setup preference of the new tailwheel with the old
> engine mount, the old cowls and the consequent low prop clearance. I am
> wondering if prop clearance is the only consequence,and how significant
> this is? I am aware that the new tailwheel reducing the deck angle no
doubt
> promoted the engine to go higher, and therefore give much the same prop
> clearance. Europa think it appropriate to up the engine, but I like the
old
> cowls, the 912S, and the new tailwheel. This is my chosen configuration,
> this week. Any advice with this will be happily appreciated.
> Reg
> Tony Renshaw
> Sydney Australia
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