Max.......Further to what Bob has said I recall my last solo circuit before
my Skill test at Ormond Beach Aviation when I was allocated a Cesna Aerobat
and hadn't noticed the flaps were by a switch needing it centred to "off" by
hand, when on late final over the student accommodation I became aware I was
basically only descending and likely into the accommodation roof. By chance
I happened to see the 40deg flap by my left ear in my peripheral view.
Prompting me to slam the switch up then causing a flapless landing since I
still hadn't grasped there was no detent positions. ! I since prefer to use
my own selection by observation of the Europa supplied stick on indicators
on the flap visible over my left shoulder. Never have liked bloody Cesna's
ever since !
Regards to all.....
Bob Harrison G-PTAG
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Robert Borger
Sent: 28 October 2013 14:33
Subject: Re: Europa-List: more instruments
Max,
I can see the distinct advantage of what you describe. Electric version of
the manual flap with stops at 10, 20, 30, etc. I used to fly an old
C-150 with manual flaps like that and it was really handy. Pull click 1 on
downwind, click 2 on base, click 3 on final. Nothing to watch or distract
---From flying the aircraft. That could be a mod that would be worth the
effort to install.
Blue skies & tailwinds,
Bob Borger
Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop.
Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208-5331
Cel: 817-992-1117
rlborger@mac.com
On Oct 28, 2013, at 9:08 AM, Max Cointe (Free) <mcointe@free.fr> wrote:
Hi There All
As an happy guy I fly part time on a Dyn'aero MCR 4Seats where the flaps are
directed by a 4 position switch (0-10-17-35) and part time on our gentle
Europa XS where the switch is full analog (wherever you want between 0 to
35). I won't enter in a contest between both option but I'm curious to see
(pics and explanation) if any of the members of the community installed a
servo allowing to have pre-set flaps position (0-10-full).
Have Good Flights,
Max Cointe
mcointe@free.fr
F-PMLH Europa XS_TriGear
Kit #560-2003 912ULS/AirmasterAP332 490 hours
F-PLDJ DynAro MCR 4S
Kit #27-2002 912ULSFR/MTProp MTV7A 1600 heures
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