Hey, Europa Dad,
You having a good building day I hope? Maybe not if you are reading this
early, so get out there, as you would say. But, on the other hand, if you
have done something, well, what was it???
Happy fathers day Kinglsey.
Reg
Tony R.
At 04:34 AM 9/4/2004, you wrote:
>
>The plywood is not glassed over the bush sockets as they may need slight
>realignment for your wings. It must be done following the fit of your
>wings.
>
>Bob Berube
>Flight Crafters
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
>EuropaXSA276@aol.com
>To: europa-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Europa-List: Spar tip socket installation opinions please
>
>
>Hello Gents:
>I'm requesting opinions on installation procedure of the starboard spar tip
>
>sockets <Ch14> which is located on the port spar.
>
><First let me say that I purchased the quick build cockpit module. The
>socket
>for the port wing and bush behind the passenger seat is already installed.
>Only thing left for me to do in Ch 14 it to install the starboard tip socket
>and
>the bush behind the pilot seat.>
>
>Per the manual I set the module on it's front and attempted to test fit the
>wings with supports on each end. I spent the better part of the morning on
>this!
>
>Question 1:
> After about 3 hours of work, it occurred to me that, since I only need
>install the starboard socket I could simply bolt the spars together and
>achieve the
>proper alignment without wrestling with the module and wing supports.
>This proceeder sound OK to you folks?
>
>Question 2:
>Will it still be necessary to install both wings into the cockpit module
>when
>it comes time to put the bushing the seat back. I'm thinking that if my
>alignment is OK with the 2 spars then it should line up just fine.
>
>****
>On a side note I noticed that the factory did not install the bush
>reinforcement pads on the seat back < page 14-3> before gluing the port
>socket tip on...
> Anyone know if this procedure has been eliminated from the most recent
>updates?
>
>Thanks in advance!
>
>
>Brian S
>A276 Tri Gear. Texas
>See my build photos at:
>http://forum.okhuijsen.org/BrianS
>
>
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