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Has anyone fooled with rechargeable, wireless trailer lights?
What do you think, which did you use?

I purchased a rechargeable brake light for my motorcycle helmet. EZ on and off. For su ...

Hi Group
Just a side note on adding weight causing the main wheel contact area to move aft:
When performing CG calculations, Europa has you drop a plumb to get the precise location of the main wheel ...

Hi Group
We decided to shim our Shock Block. Added .505" of shims. Two 1/4" McMaster Marine Plywood shims coated with Aeropoxy and one 1/16" Black PVC. The 1/4" Marine Plywood was ...

Hi Group
We had a winch on hand but wasn't necessary to get fuse into garage.
Two guys with some huffing and puffing could have done it, one pulling on tailwheel spring with a rope and one pushing o ...

Hi Erich
Thank you for reply.
Did you shoot for 3" gap when adding spacers or 3.1"?
Is your shock Red or Black?
Ron P.

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What is the acceptable distance between the upper and lower compression plates for the black rubber shock absorber before replacement is necessary sitting on main gear with wings on?
I have ...

Hi Huntcam
Look at chapter 27 and use template for wing and see where flaps are at.
Ailerons can be adjusted up or down.
If flaps are drooping, look close at flap pin/bushing fit, that there is no ...

Hi Group
We are going to bring our XS Mono Fuse over to my home this week.
We will set up at the base of my driveway and put on a custom Dolly. The base of my driveway is relatively level.
Then we ...

Hi Group
We moved our XS Mono on the factory trailer for the first time.
It didn't have the front cowl or glass installed.
On the swing up ramp, our trailer has holes for a tie down.
We looped a r ...

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Does anyone by chance need a mint Southbend 10K lathe? I have a lot of attachments.
Ron P.
Cell (631) 839-3636

Hi Group
Does anyone by chance need a mint Southbend 10K lathe? I have a lot of attachments.
Ron P.
Cell (631) 839-3636

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A bit off topic, but lets call it an pleasant aircraft electronic / electrical working environment.

I have been renting a T Hangar at KISP since 2000. The new owner is raising the rent ...

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A bit off topic, but lets call it Europa building and maintaining environment.

I have been renting a T Hangar at KISP since 2000. The new owner is raising the rent more than double. I'm ...

Hi Group

Has anyone incorporated a stabilator holder with a wing cradle?

If not, how do you store your stabilators.

Thx.
Ron P.

Hi Group
Thanks to replies on forum and by E-Mail. Think we are going to mount holder to the left side of the shelf on the Instrument Module.
Thx. Ron

Hi Jim
Wayne and I are planning on attending. We will drive and spend night in Middletown CT Friday night and drive to Hyannis Saturday. What time should we be there? Is Sunday a rain date?
Thx.
Ro ...

Forgot to mention, want the ability for passenger to be able to use I-Pad Mini. Ron P.

Hi Group
Would appreciate if you could share a pic or 2 where might be an appropriate location for an I-Pad Mini in an XS Mono and what sort of holder and mount may be appropriate. Just sitting in bi ...

Hi Group
We turned on our Becker ATC4401-1 Transponder and we are getting an Error E-10 when unit is turned on.
We have a sound antenna wire going to an AAE L2 antenna. There is a Garmin GDL-82 ADS ...

Hi Group
We acquired a second aux tank for our XS Mono.
Fooling with it, it fits pretty darn good on the port side with the our original aux tank mounted on the starboard side. It's angled only slig ...