---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 03/26/03: 19 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:37 AM - Helicopter flying (david joyce) 2. 04:47 AM - Pip-pin wanted (Cripps, David) 3. 04:47 AM - 912 Compression testing (Cripps, David) 4. 07:36 AM - Re: Pip-pin wanted (Rob Housman) 5. 07:38 AM - Re: Pip-pin wanted (Fergus Kyle) 6. 08:07 AM - Re: Pip-pin wanted (R.C.Harrison) 7. 11:09 AM - Required tools (Simon Smith) 8. 11:41 AM - Re: Pip-pin wanted (paul stewart) 9. 12:07 PM - Re: Required tools (Cliff Shaw) 10. 12:17 PM - Re: Required tools (Dave_Miller@ca.cgugroup.com) 11. 01:38 PM - Re: Monowheel Ground Handling (J R \(Bob\) Gowing) 12. 02:08 PM - Re: Required tools (Rob Housman) 13. 02:11 PM - Re: 912 Compression testing (Kevin Taylor) 14. 02:36 PM - Propeller Balancing. (R.C.Harrison) 15. 03:17 PM - Thumb Tack remedy to heavy feet. (Tony Renshaw) 16. 03:44 PM - Re: Required tools (Jeremy Davey) 17. 04:52 PM - Helicopter flying 569 m (Tony Renshaw) 18. 08:48 PM - Re: Required tools (Kingsley Hurst) 19. 09:02 PM - Re: Helicopter flying 569 m (Trems) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:37:46 AM PST US From: "david joyce" Subject: Europa-List: Helicopter flying --> Europa-List message posted by: "david joyce" If any of you are weather bound or bored with sanding try www.hurtwood.demon.co.uk/Fun/copter.swf for a bit of light relief. David Joyce ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:47:45 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Pip-pin wanted From: "Cripps, David" --> Europa-List message posted by: "Cripps, David" Help! The spring mechanism in one of my pip-pins for my Europa Classic tailplane came apart when I was trying to pull the pin out. Although I've now got the pin out it is clearly no use and needs replacing. New ones appear to be massively expensive (>50GB pounds each). Does anyone who has drilled out their torque tubes to take the new, upgraded, larger diameter pip-pins have an old, smaller diameter one to spare? Yours hopefully David GBWJH Visit SP at stand J06/L01 at the JEC Composites Show, Paris, 1st-3rd April 2003 ********************************************************************************************** All sales of goods are subject to the terms and conditions of sale (the Conditions) of SP Systems (the Company) which are available on request from the Company or may be viewed on our Website (http://www.spsystems.com). Any advice given by the Company in connection with the sale of goods is given in good faith but the company only warrants that advice in writing is given with reasonable skill and care. All advice is otherwise given subject to the Conditions. The contents of this message and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for the attention and use of the addressee only. Information contained in this message may be subject to legal, professional or other privilege or may otherwise be protected by other legal rules. This message should not be copied or forwarded to any other person without the express permission of the sender. If you are not the intended recipient you are not authorised to disclose, copy, distribute or retain this message or any part of it. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:47:45 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: 912 Compression testing From: "Cripps, David" --> Europa-List message posted by: "Cripps, David" I'm working through the 200 hour Rotax maintenance schedule on my 912UL, and wondered if anyone had the equipment needed for doing the individual cylinder compression test that I could beg, borrow or hire? Also does anyone have the special measuring tool that is used for checking the float arms in the Bing carburettors, also part of the 200 hour service? Any help or suggestions gratefully received. David GBWJH Visit SP at stand J06/L01 at the JEC Composites Show, Paris, 1st-3rd April 2003 ********************************************************************************************** All sales of goods are subject to the terms and conditions of sale (the Conditions) of SP Systems (the Company) which are available on request from the Company or may be viewed on our Website (http://www.spsystems.com). Any advice given by the Company in connection with the sale of goods is given in good faith but the company only warrants that advice in writing is given with reasonable skill and care. All advice is otherwise given subject to the Conditions. The contents of this message and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for the attention and use of the addressee only. Information contained in this message may be subject to legal, professional or other privilege or may otherwise be protected by other legal rules. This message should not be copied or forwarded to any other person without the express permission of the sender. If you are not the intended recipient you are not authorised to disclose, copy, distribute or retain this message or any part of it. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:36:48 AM PST US From: "Rob Housman" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Pip-pin wanted --> Europa-List message posted by: "Rob Housman" While I can not help by supplying a pin I can point you to a less expensive source in the US: http://www.mcmaster.com/ Go to that page and search for "ring-grip pin" and from the choices presented then select "Ring-Grip Push-Button Quick-Release Pin." Assuming your pip pin is 3/16 or 1/4 inch diameter you can get one for less than US$20 so even with shipping charges that should give you a landed cost of much less than 50. Best regards, Rob Housman A070 -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Cripps, David Subject: Europa-List: Pip-pin wanted --> Europa-List message posted by: "Cripps, David" Help! The spring mechanism in one of my pip-pins for my Europa Classic tailplane came apart when I was trying to pull the pin out. Although I've now got the pin out it is clearly no use and needs replacing. New ones appear to be massively expensive (>50GB pounds each). Does anyone who has drilled out their torque tubes to take the new, upgraded, larger diameter pip-pins have an old, smaller diameter one to spare? Yours hopefully David GBWJH Visit SP at stand J06/L01 at the JEC Composites Show, Paris, 1st-3rd April 2003 **************************************************************************** ****************** All sales of goods are subject to the terms and conditions of sale (the Conditions) of SP Systems (the Company) which are available on request from the Company or may be viewed on our Website (http://www.spsystems.com). Any advice given by the Company in connection with the sale of goods is given in good faith but the company only warrants that advice in writing is given with reasonable skill and care. All advice is otherwise given subject to the Conditions. The contents of this message and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for the attention and use of the addressee only. Information contained in this message may be subject to legal, professional or other privilege or may otherwise be protected by other legal rules. This message should not be copied or forwarded to any other person without the express permission of the sender. If you are not the intended recipient you are not authorised to disclose, copy, distribute or retain this message or any part of it. ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:38:26 AM PST US From: "Fergus Kyle" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Pip-pin wanted --> Europa-List message posted by: "Fergus Kyle" dAVID, I have one, because of upgrading. Jenny comes over this week. Let me know. Ferg ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cripps, David" Subject: Europa-List: Pip-pin wanted > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Cripps, David" > > Help! > > The spring mechanism in one of my pip-pins for my Europa Classic tailplane came apart when I was trying to pull the pin out. Although I've now got the pin out it is clearly no use and needs replacing. New ones appear to be massively expensive (>50GB pounds each). > > Does anyone who has drilled out their torque tubes to take the new, upgraded, larger diameter pip-pins have an old, smaller diameter one to spare? > > Yours hopefully > > David > GBWJH > > > Visit SP at stand J06/L01 at the JEC Composites Show, Paris, 1st-3rd April 2003 > > **************************************************************************** ****************** > All sales of goods are subject to the terms and conditions of sale (the Conditions) > of SP Systems (the Company) which are available on request from the Company > or may be viewed on our Website (http://www.spsystems.com). > > Any advice given by the Company in connection with the sale of goods is given > in good faith but the company only warrants that advice in writing is given with > reasonable skill and care. All advice is otherwise given subject to the Conditions. > > The contents of this message and any attachments are confidential and > are intended solely for the attention and use of the addressee only. > Information contained in this message may be subject to legal, > professional or other privilege or may otherwise be protected by other > legal rules. This message should not be copied or forwarded to any other > person without the express permission of the sender. If you are not the > intended recipient you are not authorised to disclose, copy, distribute > or retain this message or any part of it. > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:07:42 AM PST US From: "R.C.Harrison" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Pip-pin wanted --> Europa-List message posted by: "R.C.Harrison" Hi! David /Ferg. I am intrigued about PIP PIN UPGRADING? The Only upgrading I know of is the 1370lb spar 1/2" pins replacing 3/8" pin originals or the oversizing of Torque Tube Drive Pins which are permanent pins not "Pip Pins". The pip pins holes in the tail plane bush are supposed to be elongated radially to ensure they DON'T act as drivers on the inner tail plane bush when slop develops between the two tail plane halves. Bemused Bob Harrison G-PTAG -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Fergus Kyle Subject: Re: Europa-List: Pip-pin wanted --> Europa-List message posted by: "Fergus Kyle" dAVID, I have one, because of upgrading. Jenny comes over this week. Let me know. Ferg ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cripps, David" Subject: Europa-List: Pip-pin wanted > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Cripps, David" > > Help! > > The spring mechanism in one of my pip-pins for my Europa Classic tailplane came apart when I was trying to pull the pin out. Although I've now got the pin out it is clearly no use and needs replacing. New ones appear to be massively expensive (>50GB pounds each). > > Does anyone who has drilled out their torque tubes to take the new, upgraded, larger diameter pip-pins have an old, smaller diameter one to spare? > > Yours hopefully > > David > GBWJH > > > Visit SP at stand J06/L01 at the JEC Composites Show, Paris, 1st-3rd April 2003 > > **************************************************************************** ****************** > All sales of goods are subject to the terms and conditions of sale (the Conditions) > of SP Systems (the Company) which are available on request from the Company > or may be viewed on our Website (http://www.spsystems.com). > > Any advice given by the Company in connection with the sale of goods is given > in good faith but the company only warrants that advice in writing is given with > reasonable skill and care. All advice is otherwise given subject to the Conditions. > > The contents of this message and any attachments are confidential and > are intended solely for the attention and use of the addressee only. > Information contained in this message may be subject to legal, > professional or other privilege or may otherwise be protected by other > legal rules. This message should not be copied or forwarded to any other > person without the express permission of the sender. If you are not the > intended recipient you are not authorised to disclose, copy, distribute > or retain this message or any part of it. > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 11:09:15 AM PST US From: "Simon Smith" Subject: Europa-List: Required tools --> Europa-List message posted by: "Simon Smith" Hi all, To save me searching through the entire manual, can someone tell me where the 5mmx0.8mm and 12mmx1.75mm taps are required? Ta muchas Simon. ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 11:41:36 AM PST US From: "paul stewart" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Pip-pin wanted --> Europa-List message posted by: "paul stewart" David Like Bob, Im not aware of an upgrading of the torque tube pip pins. I do however have a couple of the original 1/4" pip pins spare somewhere as a result of making a c**k up of drilling the 1/4" holes in my tail plane bushes. The fix was to ream out to 5/16" and then pay an arm and a leg for new pip pins. If Fergus Kyle does not sort you out, get in touch off list (paul-d.stewart@virgin.net) Regards Pal Stewart #432 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cripps, David" Subject: Europa-List: Pip-pin wanted > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Cripps, David" > > Help! > > The spring mechanism in one of my pip-pins for my Europa Classic tailplane came apart when I was trying to pull the pin out. Although I've now got the pin out it is clearly no use and needs replacing. New ones appear to be massively expensive (>50GB pounds each). > > Does anyone who has drilled out their torque tubes to take the new, upgraded, larger diameter pip-pins have an old, smaller diameter one to spare? > > Yours hopefully > > David > GBWJH > > > Visit SP at stand J06/L01 at the JEC Composites Show, Paris, 1st-3rd April 2003 > > **************************************************************************** ****************** > All sales of goods are subject to the terms and conditions of sale (the Conditions) > of SP Systems (the Company) which are available on request from the Company > or may be viewed on our Website (http://www.spsystems.com). > > Any advice given by the Company in connection with the sale of goods is given > in good faith but the company only warrants that advice in writing is given with > reasonable skill and care. All advice is otherwise given subject to the Conditions. > > The contents of this message and any attachments are confidential and > are intended solely for the attention and use of the addressee only. > Information contained in this message may be subject to legal, > professional or other privilege or may otherwise be protected by other > legal rules. This message should not be copied or forwarded to any other > person without the express permission of the sender. If you are not the > intended recipient you are not authorised to disclose, copy, distribute > or retain this message or any part of it. > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 12:07:51 PM PST US From: "Cliff Shaw" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Required tools --> Europa-List message posted by: "Cliff Shaw" Simon I have worked on building two Europas now. I had to look in the book to see what your were asking about. I don't know ! I did use a 8 mm tap on the wing root for the pins. I also found a 10-32 handy to clean out threads after I got epoxy in a bolt hole. ( be careful not to go all the way in and make the hole too big) (Andy: You might look at page 1-4 in the build manual and see if there is and error there.) Cliff Shaw 1041 Euclid ave. Edmonds WA 98020 (425) 776-5555 N229WC "Wile E Coyote" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Simon Smith" Subject: Europa-List: Required tools > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Simon Smith" > > Hi all, > > To save me searching through the entire manual, can someone tell me > where the 5mmx0.8mm and 12mmx1.75mm taps are required? > > Ta muchas > > Simon. > > ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 12:17:38 PM PST US From: Dave_Miller@ca.cgugroup.com Subject: Re: Europa-List: Required tools 03/26/2003 03:17:23 PM, Serialize complete at 03/26/2003 03:17:23 PM --> Europa-List message posted by: Dave_Miller@ca.cgugroup.com My memory is not up to much, but the 5 mm should be for the door frame gas strut connect and the 12mm for the flap drive pins Dave A061 "Simon Smith" Sent by: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com 03/26/03 02:07 PM Please respond to europa-list To: cc: Subject: Europa-List: Required tools --> Europa-List message posted by: "Simon Smith" Hi all, To save me searching through the entire manual, can someone tell me where the 5mmx0.8mm and 12mmx1.75mm taps are required? Ta muchas Simon. ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 01:38:49 PM PST US From: "J R \(Bob\) Gowing" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Monowheel Ground Handling --> Europa-List message posted by: "J R \(Bob\) Gowing" The advice to me on taildragger training was to fly along just above the strip and keep holding off (crabbing for drift if needed) but watching out of the sides of the eyes for that short time the aircraft begins to sink at a faster rate. That is the time to hit the rudder, having finished flying. JR (Bob) Gowing UK Kit 327 in Oz do not archive JR (Bob) Gowing, 24 High St, BEGA NSW 2550 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kingsley Hurst" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Monowheel Ground Handling > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Kingsley Hurst" > > > > DJA727@aol.com wrote:- > > > > I understand the straightening of the aircraft just prior to touchdown, > > but I am wondering if your timing is a little off, what happens. If you > > input the rudder too early, the airplane will start to drift sideways, > > unless you bank into the wind. You will end up touching down in a sideways > > drift. > > Dave, > > With the sum total of about 30 minutes in Europas and not having done a > take-off or landing, I don't profess to know all about Europa handling. > However, with a considerable amount of time as a gliding instructor, I think > I may be able to offer a suggestion which will help with the problem you > asked about. I can see no reason why it should not work with the Europa. > > As with the Europa, gliders cannot be landed purposefully with a wing low, > the crabbing method of approach being adopted when landing with a > cross wind. As you said, rudder is applied to yaw the aircraft straight > just prior to touchdown. If rudder is applied fairly decisively (consistent > with the strength of the cross wind) at this time, there is a period of a > few seconds while the aircraft is skidding before it starts to drift again. > It is during this time that one wishes to put the main wheel/s on the ground > but as you have rightly pointed out, this might not and does not always > happen. > > What then? Assuming there is still enough airspeed to float a little > longer, if you cast your eyes around in the direction the aircraft is now > drifting, you will pick up the point to which the aircraft is actually > travelling (as opposed to heading). Once you have identified this point, > simply apply rudder again to yaw the aircraft and make it head towards this > new point. At this time and again for a few seconds, there is no > drift so you are able to have a second go at putting it on the ground. Once > on the ground, straighten up to track in the originally desired direction. > > If not successful on this second attempt, I think the cross wind may be in > excess of the pilot's capability. > > You may be tempted to think this will need a wide runway but in actual > fact, it doesn't. Also, with a bit of practice, the whole procedure becomes > a progressive one rather than a two step process. > > Regards > Kingsley Hurst > Mono Classic 281 in Oz > > ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 02:08:46 PM PST US From: "Rob Housman" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Required tools --> Europa-List message posted by: "Rob Housman" I recall drilling and tapping for the 12 mm pins, but I can neither recall making any 5 mm threaded holes nor can I find any reference to that size in my searchable Adobe Acrobat format copy of the Builders Manual (conveniently and generously provided to me by another builder). The M12 tap is used to tap the holes in the wing root rib for the wing lift/drag pins W24 and W25, and the flap drive pin FL22. Disregard the manual's comments in the paragraph headed "Using Taps" about taps being sold in sets of two or three. One tap will do this job. True, there are four different kinds of taps (taper, plug, semi-bottoming, bottoming, with an entrance of 7 to 10, 3 to 5, 2 to 2-1/2, and 1 to 2 thread chamfer, respectively) but only a single tap is required to make these threaded holes. For the wing and flap pins, where we can drill entirely through the aluminum plates in the root ribs, the easier to use taper chamfer is preferred. Also, since we are not running a production operation here, buy cheap carbon steel taps. Best regards, Rob Housman A070 -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Simon Smith Subject: Europa-List: Required tools --> Europa-List message posted by: "Simon Smith" Hi all, To save me searching through the entire manual, can someone tell me where the 5mmx0.8mm and 12mmx1.75mm taps are required? Ta muchas Simon. ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 02:11:32 PM PST US From: "Kevin Taylor" Subject: RE: Europa-List: 912 Compression testing --> Europa-List message posted by: "Kevin Taylor" David, Assuming its a standard compression tester as in the Automotive sense then I have one I could lend you its a Gunson High pressure gauge. To be honest though I'm not sure there is a lot of point as by the time the postage is paid you may as well buy one. I got it from the MG owners club on line website. I think it was about 14 inc next day del. I also go the low pressure one which is handy for fuel pressure testing. (Might not be applicable to Rotax?) Funny enough I have just been looking at the 200 hour service today myself as I will need to do one in 30 hours from now, not on my Europa though. Time to own up I have defected a little!!!!! I have bought a Pegasus CT 2K microlight. For those not familiar it is a all composite 100 hp 3 axis. Wider and more cabin room than a 182. Cruise is 110 ish knots on 12 L per hour. I still have the Trigear Europa at the moment but might sell it if I get on OK with the CT we will see. Regards Kev T -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Cripps, David Subject: Europa-List: 912 Compression testing --> Europa-List message posted by: "Cripps, David" I'm working through the 200 hour Rotax maintenance schedule on my 912UL, and wondered if anyone had the equipment needed for doing the individual cylinder compression test that I could beg, borrow or hire? Also does anyone have the special measuring tool that is used for checking the float arms in the Bing carburettors, also part of the 200 hour service? Any help or suggestions gratefully received. David GBWJH Visit SP at stand J06/L01 at the JEC Composites Show, Paris, 1st-3rd April 2003 **************************************************************************** ****************** All sales of goods are subject to the terms and conditions of sale (the Conditions) of SP Systems (the Company) which are available on request from the Company or may be viewed on our Website (http://www.spsystems.com). Any advice given by the Company in connection with the sale of goods is given in good faith but the company only warrants that advice in writing is given with reasonable skill and care. All advice is otherwise given subject to the Conditions. The contents of this message and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for the attention and use of the addressee only. Information contained in this message may be subject to legal, professional or other privilege or may otherwise be protected by other legal rules. This message should not be copied or forwarded to any other person without the express permission of the sender. If you are not the intended recipient you are not authorised to disclose, copy, distribute or retain this message or any part of it. --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. --- ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 02:36:18 PM PST US From: "R.C.Harrison" Subject: Europa-List: Propeller Balancing. --> Europa-List message posted by: "R.C.Harrison" Hi! UK Europaphiles. A friend has asked me to put a message out . He is building a Mono- and just installing the engine. He is fitting a standard Warp drive propeller and wants to know the arrangement of the fixed nut positions on the Spinner Back Plate. He has also previously used the services of a chap who has all the guismo's and does Prop. Ballancing but has misplaced his contact details. Can anyone help? Please.(North Lincolnshire) regards Bob Harrison G-PTAG ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 03:17:52 PM PST US From: Tony Renshaw Subject: Europa-List: Thumb Tack remedy to heavy feet. --> Europa-List message posted by: Tony Renshaw Tony and heavy footed co. I hope you have therefore installed Graham Singletons rudder mod, as otherwise Graham tells me the combined force due to the very high mechanical advantage of pushing, especially with both feet, is about 800 lbs, and all of this is concentrated on your bottom rudder hinge. Another good reason to ensure at least in your own beast you have it, but I am sure you already do. As to the Airmaster demonstrator, well maybe a mod is in order, or put some thumb tacks through your soles so that when you push, it hurts :-) Reg Tony Renshaw At 06:46 PM 3/26/2003 +1200, you wrote: >--> Europa-List message posted by: "Tony S. Krzyzewski" > > >>>> I find myself "pushing" on the rudder pedals after >landing. > >That one is incredibly difficult to break out of. Even after several >hundred landings I still find myself "braking" with my feet! > >Tony > > ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 03:44:47 PM PST US From: "Jeremy Davey" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Required tools --> Europa-List message posted by: "Jeremy Davey" Why do I get that sinking feeling? Those taps cost me a pretty packet... Jeremy Jeremy Davey Europa XS Monowheel 537M G-EZZA -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Cliff Shaw --> Europa-List message posted by: "Cliff Shaw" Simon I have worked on building two Europas now. I had to look in the book to see what your were asking about. I don't know ! I did use a 8 mm tap on the wing root for the pins. I also found a 10-32 handy to clean out threads after I got epoxy in a bolt hole. ( be careful not to go all the way in and make the hole too big) (Andy: You might look at page 1-4 in the build manual and see if there is and error there.) Cliff Shaw 1041 Euclid ave. Edmonds WA 98020 (425) 776-5555 N229WC "Wile E Coyote" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Simon Smith" Subject: Europa-List: Required tools > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Simon Smith" > > Hi all, > > To save me searching through the entire manual, can someone tell me > where the 5mmx0.8mm and 12mmx1.75mm taps are required? > > Ta muchas > > Simon. > > ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 04:52:58 PM PST US From: Tony Renshaw Subject: Europa-List: Helicopter flying 569 m --> Europa-List message posted by: Tony Renshaw Gidday, Well I have had a couple of quick goes and I know pilots like a challenge. Here it is. 569 metres. Go for it. Reg Tony Renshaw P.S. At 10:39 AM 3/26/2003 +0000, you wrote: >--> Europa-List message posted by: "david joyce" > >If any of you are weather bound or bored with sanding try >www.hurtwood.demon.co.uk/Fun/copter.swf for a bit of light relief. David Joyce > > ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 08:48:22 PM PST US From: "Kingsley Hurst" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Required tools --> Europa-List message posted by: "Kingsley Hurst" > To save me searching through the entire manual, can someone tell me > where the 5mmx0.8mm and 12mmx1.75mm taps are required? > Simon, The 5mm x .08mm tap is for tapping the lugs on the doors for the gas strut ball joints. This is in the manual where it explains how to fit the gas struts. You also need a 4.2mm drill bit to drill these holes. The 12mm taps are required for tapping the wing lift pin holes and the flap drive pin holes. This is also in the manual in the relevant section for fitting these pins. From memory, think the drill bit needed for this is 10.8mm. I would advise against using the nearest (undersized) imperial size drill bits for the wing and flap pins like I did. The extra couple of thou makes quite a difference. Sorry but haven't got my manual handy to confirm page numbers. Regards Kingsley Hurst Mono Classic 281 ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 09:02:53 PM PST US From: "Trems" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Helicopter flying 569 m --> Europa-List message posted by: "Trems" I got a 646 and I don't fly yet. I think I can skip the PPL. LOL : > } ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Renshaw" Subject: Europa-List: Helicopter flying 569 m > --> Europa-List message posted by: Tony Renshaw > > Gidday, > Well I have had a couple of quick goes and I know pilots like a challenge. > Here it is. 569 metres. Go for it. > Reg > Tony Renshaw > P.S. > > > At 10:39 AM 3/26/2003 +0000, you wrote: > >--> Europa-List message posted by: "david joyce" > > > >If any of you are weather bound or bored with sanding try > >www.hurtwood.demon.co.uk/Fun/copter.swf for a bit of light relief. David > Joyce > > > > > >