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  Topic: KGEZ
John Wighton

Replies: 8
Views: 2975

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:27 pm   Subject: Re: KGEZ
Beautiful hangar. Nice finish on the aircraft. Good luck with that engine.
  Topic: A2 CZ Ellipse Spirit
John Wighton

Replies: 2
Views: 1402

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 12:39 am   Subject: Re: A2 CZ Ellipse Spirit
Yes, l had some correspondence with them. Their design predates the Elite. Their CEO explained the design philosophy, prototyping challenges and how far they have progressed towards National type ap ...
  Topic: Main Gear legs
John Wighton

Replies: 10
Views: 1857

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2022 11:39 pm   Subject: Re: Main Gear legs
After David Stanbridge confirmed the factory would not be supporting the taildragger (TD) conversion we instigated our own version of the main gear legs. I approached Harmon Lange about 18-24 months ...
  Topic: Fuselage trestle or support frame
John Wighton

Replies: 0
Views: 508

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 12:34 am   Subject: Fuselage trestle or support frame
Has anyone in the UK got a support frame or trestle customised to hold a Europa fuselage during build? A rotating version would be ideal. Most l have seen are a wheeled plywood frame configuration.
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  Topic: MOD/247/012
John Wighton

Replies: 14
Views: 3182

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2022 2:23 am   Subject: Re: MOD/247/012
As per my original posts on this subject, the Mod is reactive rather than constructive. A properly run company would have taken this in house and worked with the LAA and AAIB to create a solution pro ...
  Topic: Seat cushion question
John Wighton

Replies: 17
Views: 3608

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 12:42 am   Subject: Re: Seat cushion question
One aspect that new builders could forget it to enable the seat cushion to pivot up against the backrest for entry and exit.

To get in from the front or back side of the wing means you end up wit ...
  Topic: Stalls & spins - any test pilot pireps out there?
John Wighton

Replies: 8
Views: 1896

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 11:54 pm   Subject: Re: Stalls & spins - any test pilot pireps out there?
Andy Draper or Ivan should be able to recall the exact FT schedule, but l believe that the FT test pilot did up to 12 rotations in all configurations.

There was also a comprehensive AGATE led tri ...
  Topic: Does anyone have a warpdrive blade for an airmaster
John Wighton

Replies: 1
Views: 740

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:36 am   Subject: Re: Does anyone have a warpdrive blade for an airmaster
I had 2 almost pristine blades but cut them up as the blades are sold as matched sets. You should not replace part of the blade system.

It is possible that you might get lucky and find a blade f ...
  Topic: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
John Wighton

Replies: 4
Views: 1491

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 12:43 am   Subject: Re: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
Do you have that mad mod mood vibe, Duncan?

Smile

do not archive
  Topic: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
John Wighton

Replies: 42
Views: 11705

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 12:38 am   Subject: Re: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
Thanks Tim, very useful.
  Topic: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
John Wighton

Replies: 42
Views: 11705

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:12 am   Subject: Re: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
Following on from my last post I reacquainted myself with the build manual sections 34 and 35.

The part DL07 is the guide mounted in the door, this gives the shoot bolt an axis to follow - hence it ...
  Topic: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
John Wighton

Replies: 42
Views: 11705

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 3:17 am   Subject: Re: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
The AAIB report is up to their usual high standard. However, the trend l can see being analysed is insufficient (or ineffective) aircraft type training and nothing to do with the nominal design of th ...
  Topic: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
John Wighton

Replies: 42
Views: 11705

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 12:34 am   Subject: Re: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
I think simple CFD is great but think it unwise to distribute snap shot s as they can be taken out of context. The Europa fuse and canopy Are classic in form and will generate a range of differentia ...
  Topic: Naca Duct Size
John Wighton

Replies: 6
Views: 1655

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2021 12:44 am   Subject: Re: Naca Duct Size
I have a 912ULS cowling (XS version) NACA duct mould tool if anyone wishes to use it. UK based.

Also a complete set of untouched cowlings (XS), with intake moulding tool.

Some firewall forward ...
  Topic: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
John Wighton

Replies: 42
Views: 11705

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:23 am   Subject: Re: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
Brian,
I am having a conversation with you. I have no reason to call Andy D at this time. As I said before, there is no such thing as too much safety.
Thanks also for the definition of a mandator ...
  Topic: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
John Wighton

Replies: 42
Views: 11705

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 1:21 am   Subject: Re: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
Brian,

I disagree, an MPD is only issued when there is a serious concern over safety. To issue the MPD with a very brief (5 flying hours) incorporation requirement confirms there is a major issue ...
  Topic: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
John Wighton

Replies: 42
Views: 11705

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:59 pm   Subject: Re: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
SLA and FDM methods are probably both suitable for the door stop. I looked but could not find any reference to the material or process used by the LAA on the parts they are selling. I think that is ...
  Topic: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
John Wighton

Replies: 42
Views: 11705

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:19 pm   Subject: Re: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
Well at least it has a name - Uglymod.

Trevor and others are right - whatever makes things safer is always right. I ordered my 'kits' (x2) within minutes of them appearing on the LAA Shop site. I ...
  Topic: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
John Wighton

Replies: 42
Views: 11705

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:18 am   Subject: Re: Mandatory U.K. LAA permit directive. Shoot-Bolt stop
My opinion on this MPD (not that there appears to have been any consultation about it):-

An MPD for a checklist item? OK, I can see the implications of not shutting the door can be serious, but so ...
  Topic: Flying In Rain
John Wighton

Replies: 7
Views: 1961

PostForum: Europa-List   Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2021 11:27 pm   Subject: Re: Flying In Rain
Very clean and polished aircraft + rain =no difference
Dirty aircraft + rain = flies a bit slower

Rick’s post is interesting, l have never repainted a prop. Current hrs is 600.

Europa is unl ...
 
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