Europa-List Digest Archive

Thu 07/15/04


Total Messages Posted: 10



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     1. 04:09 AM - Re: NGK 914 Spark Plugs (Europa Aircraft)
     2. 05:08 AM - breather fitting (Graham Singleton)
     3. 11:15 AM - Re: Engine Choices (nigel charles)
     4. 11:45 AM - Forward - message from Europa UK staff (DaveBuzz@aol.com)
     5. 01:45 PM - mem sec catching up (Rowland Carson)
     6. 01:58 PM - Re: Ivoprop (Duncan McFadyean)
     7. 02:20 PM - Re: Engine Choices (Fred R. Klein)
     8. 03:29 PM - Turn Coordinator ()
     9. 04:43 PM - Re: Forward - message from Europa UK staff (K.Pilcher)
    10. 05:45 PM - Re: Priming/painting (Bill Henderson)
 
 
 


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    Time: 04:09:35 AM PST US
    From: Europa Aircraft <europa@gate.net>
    Subject: Re: NGK 914 Spark Plugs
    --> Europa-List message posted by: Europa Aircraft <europa@gate.net> Hi All, Actually the number Jerry quoted was right, however the 914 uses a Denso plug, not an NGK. I asked Rotax about this, they said that NGK does not make the exact heat range that they wanted. Happy Building!! John -----Original Message----- From: Jerry Rehn <rehn@rockisland.com> Subject: Re: Europa-List: NGK 914 Spark Plugs --> Europa-List message posted by: "Jerry Rehn" <rehn@rockisland.com> Bob the 914 takes theNGK DPR9EA-9 I think yours fit the 912 Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Jacobsen" <jacobsenra@hotmail.com> Subject: Europa-List: NGK 914 Spark Plugs > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Bob Jacobsen" <jacobsenra@hotmail.com> > > I wound up with a bunch of NGK Spark Plugs # DCPR7E for 914 engines. I > think they also fit the 912 - but not the 912S which is what I have. > > Anyway I have 50 of these plugs for $2.00 each if someone wants the whole > bunch. US Shipping would be $5 - overseas would be a bit more. If anyone > is interested e-mail me back. > > Thanks! > > Bob Jacobsen > > http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ > >


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    Time: 05:08:53 AM PST US
    From: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
    Subject: breather fitting
    --> Europa-List message posted by: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk> >To: <tonyk@kaon.co.nz> >From: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk> >Subject: Re: Europa-List Digest: 27 Msgs - 07/14/04 > >At 23:56 14/07/2004 -0700, you wrote: >>Graham, >> >>How do you get a fitting to secure to the material used for the filler >>neck? And >>you can send me one of your fittings when you make the next lot. >> >>Tony >Hi mate >hope life is good? I use a bulkhead elbow fitting and a nut inside the >neck just screwed up tight to compress the polyethylene. A second one for >the 1/4" breather outlet. Graham


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    Time: 11:15:26 AM PST US
    From: "nigel charles" <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
    Subject: Re: Engine Choices
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "nigel charles" <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk> >The fellow who did his engineering for it, Neal Villon (sp?), was also there and I was able to talk with him and Alex at length. Of course weight was an issue and they have stipped away 17 lbs. from the stock CAM 125; I cannot provide precise weight figures, but the 125 hp appears to more than compensate for any increase in gross.< Power is not the issue. The 100hp Rotax provides plenty especially in conjunction with a constant speed prop. The problem with heavy engines is that you have less weight available for baggage. The 1370lb limit is a structural limit not a performance limit. Nigel Charles


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    Time: 11:45:32 AM PST US
    From: DaveBuzz@aol.com
    sharon@europa-aircraft.com, chrissy@europa-aircraft.com, europa@gate.net
    Subject: Forward - message from Europa UK staff
    --> Europa-List message posted by: DaveBuzz@aol.com Hello email list, Ray Bedford called me this afternoon and asked if I would be prepared to forward an email for general distribution to the list on behalf of the UK Europa staff. Subject to the content, I said I would. I have also copied to all the staff with an email address supplied by Ray. Finally, just to be totally clear, the Europa Club does not run, own or manage the email list and has no wish to control who has access to it. The email is reproduced in its entirety below. dave <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Dave THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL EUROPA MANAGEMENT(Intl) LTD STATEMENT OPEN LETTER - To: Dave Bosomworth / Chairman Europa Club From: The Undersigned Many thanks for your time this afternoon. As discussed, please find below a brief statement which has been prepared by myself on behalf of Europa's employees. As a group we request, and would be grateful if you would ensure that all Europa Club Members are informed as you feel necessary. "We are fully aware that it is no secret that Europa has been, and still is suffering from some particular difficulties. We have received many messages of support over the past few days/weeks for which we are always grateful. However, the nature of these messages is always centred around two/three individuals. We would like the Club to be reminded that we are a very small team of 10 people and we have been, and still are trying to keep things moving along as best we can under very restrictive conditions. Indeed, some of these individuals have been working under extreme pressure for a full 8 hours a day, 5 days a week for many months now. We are a very small organisation, with each employee having very specific responsibilities to discharge - so, very much like the Premiership Football Teams, thanks very much for praising the striker, but please don't forget about the Goalkeeper ! Sadly we have also received many misguided and unhelpful comments from various Europa builders. We cannot, of course, differentiate between those builders who are, or are not actual members of the Europa Club, but perhaps an announcement within the Club circles will help all to understand and appreciate the difficulties that all those here are working under. It has to be realised that the misinformation and rumour currently circulating around the Forum are just that. There have been no formal announcements either to the public or the employees. As nobody is in possession of any facts, we as a team are unable to offer any guidance or reassurance about the future. However, as a dedicated team we undertake to ensure that once Europa breaks out into clearer air, and we strongly believe that it will, we shall continue to serve the Europa community to the best of our abilities. The unique thing about Europa, and it is unique, is that even now after many months of very difficullt working conditions, every one of us still wants to be here, still believes in the product, and wants desperately for Europa to continue from strength to strength. We believe that given the chance, it will........................." Ray BEDFORD - Logistics Maureen HUNT - Stores Sharon DUGAN - Accounts Chrissy ALLPORT - Accounts Roger BULL - Tech Support John WHEELER - Sales Support >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>


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    Time: 01:45:43 PM PST US
    From: Rowland Carson <rowil@clara.net>
    Subject: mem sec catching up
    --> Europa-List message posted by: Rowland Carson <rowil@clara.net> I have today staggered down to the Post Office with a stack of packets for new and late-renewing members. I hope I have dispatched the correct combinations of CD-ROMs, Europa Flyers, mambership badges, etc, to supplement what you have already picked up at the PFA Rally - things were quite hectic on the Club stand most of the time, and I could have mis-recorded some details. Please check that everything is correct on your confirmation form, and let me know at <memsec@europaclub.org.uk> if I need to correct anything. For most enquirers, I didn't have time to go into detail about the Europa Rescue Service. If you would like to join those who are willing to volunteer assistance to other Europa pilots in trouble, please let me know at <memsec@europaclub.org.uk> and I'll send you a form without obligation. regards Rowland -- | Rowland Carson Europa Club Membership Secretary - email for info! | Europa 435 G-ROWI (710 hours building) PFA #16532 | e-mail <memsec@europaclub.org.uk> website <www.europaclub.org.uk>


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    Time: 01:58:31 PM PST US
    From: "Duncan McFadyean" <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
    Subject: Re: Ivoprop
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Duncan McFadyean" <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk> Found this recently on the Rospeller web site. May be of interest to those with VPs. Not sure what "satisfactory" engine life means! DuncanMcF. ROTAX recommends the following combination of RPM and manifold pressure to insure satisfactory engine life and maximum fuel economy: 75% power = 5000 engine RPM and 27.2 inches of manifold press. 65% power = 4800 engine RPM and 26.5 inches of manifold press. 55% power = 4300 engine RPM and 26.3 inches of manifold press. -----


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    Time: 02:20:28 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: Engine Choices
    From: "Fred R. Klein" <fklein@orcasonline.com>
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Fred R. Klein" <fklein@orcasonline.com> on 7/15/04 10:13 AM, nigel charles at nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk wrote: > --> Europa-List message posted by: "nigel charles" > <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk> > >> The fellow who did his engineering for it, Neal Villon (sp?), was also > there > and I was able to talk with him and Alex at length. Of course weight was an > issue and they have stipped away 17 lbs. from the stock CAM 125; I cannot > provide precise weight figures, but the 125 hp appears to more than > compensate for any increase in gross.< > > Power is not the issue. The 100hp Rotax provides plenty especially in > conjunction with a constant speed prop. The problem with heavy engines is > that you have less weight available for baggage. The 1370lb limit is a > structural limit not a performance limit. > > Nigel Charles > Hi Nigel, Your point is well taken. Reading from a flyer extolling the CAM 125 installation in the Europa (which includes, I note that the gross weight has been increased and approved (in Canada) at 1500 lbs. How that translates into the Europas overall structural strength is beyond my expertise. The flyer describing the install was printed by Airspeed Products, PO Box 127, 5010 - 48th Ave., Delta, B.C. CAN V4K 3N6, email: amhd@island.net The flyer notes that the modified CAM 125 engine weight (including alternator, starter, and exhaust system) is 231 lbs. I am unsure as to whether or not this figure includes coolant, radiators, and perhaps additional weight in a robust cowl with integrated monowheel fairing. I do know that Alex Bowman's first career was that of a CAN military test pilot, and his engineer designs, fabricates, and sells airframe accessories for the Dehaviland Beaver and Cessna 180 float planes. They appear to be well grounded in what they're up to. Alex lives on a somewhat remote island near Vancouver Island and mentioned that he does not yet have -but is anticipating- internet service. If and when he gets it, I hope we'll hear more about this CAM 125. Fred


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    Time: 03:29:49 PM PST US
    From: <beecho@beecho.org>
    "Europa Forum" <europa-list@matronics.com>
    Subject: Turn Coordinator
    --> Europa-List message posted by: <beecho@beecho.org> I have a new, never used, 3 1/8", American made (Electric Gyro Corp.), electric, Aircraft Spruce P/N 1394T100. List price in the AS catalog $489.00 USD. Will sell for $389.00 USD obo. Will ship anyway you wish at your cost. Tom Friedland Atascadero, CA. 805 460 9690 ===========================================


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    Time: 04:43:09 PM PST US
    From: "K.Pilcher" <kpeng@waverider.co.uk>
    Subject: Re: Forward - message from Europa UK staff
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "K.Pilcher" <kpeng@waverider.co.uk> Hi Dave, Good to see ya and ta for the pop but as you know Chrissy and I don,t drink much ( hee hee ). Thinking of having a Justic get together in Oct maybe at my location ( Gaff ) Let me know if its poss. Regards Kev. PS Ta for info ----- Original Message ----- From: <DaveBuzz@aol.com> <sharon@europa-aircraft.com>; <chrissy@europa-aircraft.com>; <europa@gate.net> Subject: Europa-List: Forward - message from Europa UK staff > --> Europa-List message posted by: DaveBuzz@aol.com > > Hello email list, > Ray Bedford called me this afternoon and asked if I would be prepared to forward an email for general distribution to the list on behalf of the UK Europa staff. Subject to the content, I said I would. I have also copied to all the staff with an email address supplied by Ray. > Finally, just to be totally clear, the Europa Club does not run, own or manage the email list and has no wish to control who has access to it. > The email is reproduced in its entirety below. > dave > > <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< > > Dave > > THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL EUROPA MANAGEMENT(Intl) LTD STATEMENT > > OPEN LETTER - To: Dave Bosomworth / Chairman Europa Club > From: The Undersigned > > Many thanks for your time this afternoon. As discussed, please find below a brief statement which has been prepared by myself on behalf of Europa's employees. As a group we request, and would be grateful if you would ensure that all Europa Club Members are informed as you feel necessary. > > "We are fully aware that it is no secret that Europa has been, and still is suffering from some particular difficulties. We have received many messages of support over the past few days/weeks for which we are always grateful. However, the nature of these messages is always centred around two/three individuals. We would like the Club to be reminded that we are a very small team of 10 people and we have been, and still are trying to keep things moving along as best we can under very restrictive conditions. Indeed, some of these individuals have been working under extreme pressure for a full 8 hours a day, 5 days a week for many months now. We are a very small organisation, with each employee having very specific responsibilities to discharge - so, very much like the Premiership Football Teams, thanks very much for praising the striker, but please don't forget about the Goalkeeper ! > > Sadly we have also received many misguided and unhelpful comments from various Europa builders. We cannot, of course, differentiate between those builders who are, or are not actual members of the Europa Club, but perhaps an announcement within the Club circles will help all to understand and appreciate the difficulties that all those here are working under. It has to be realised that the misinformation and rumour currently circulating around the Forum are just that. There have been no formal announcements either to the public or the employees. > > As nobody is in possession of any facts, we as a team are unable to offer any guidance or reassurance about the future. However, as a dedicated team we undertake to ensure that once Europa breaks out into clearer air, and we strongly believe that it will, we shall continue to serve the Europa community to the best of our abilities. The unique thing about Europa, and it is unique, is that even now after many months of very difficullt working conditions, every one of us still wants to be here, still believes in the product, and wants desperately for Europa to continue from strength to strength. We believe that given the chance, it will........................." > > > Ray BEDFORD - Logistics > Maureen HUNT - Stores > Sharon DUGAN - Accounts > Chrissy ALLPORT - Accounts > Roger BULL - Tech Support > John WHEELER - Sales Support > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > >


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    Time: 05:45:15 PM PST US
    From: "Bill Henderson" <europabill@bellsouth.net>
    Subject: Re: Priming/painting
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Bill Henderson" <europabill@bellsouth.net> I'll vouch for John's paint job. I saw his plan at Sun-n-fun this year. He said it was his first attempt at spray painting. If this is his first, I can't imagine what it would look like if he gets really good!!!! Looks like a pro did it. Bill Henderson A010 Monowheel Almost 10 years in the making. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John & Paddy Wigney" <johnwigney@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Europa-List: Priming/painting > --> Europa-List message posted by: John & Paddy Wigney <johnwigney@worldnet.att.net> > > <<<<<Time: 08:12:32 AM PST US > From: "Steve Hagar" <hagargs@earthlink.net> > Subject: Europa-List: Done yet?, priming > > I've basically finished everything in the builders manual and firewall forward > book but it still seems like I have another year of work left. At this point > I'm mopping superfill on the fuselage to catch the imperfections, dings, and > ripples. My wings and flight control surfaces have been done for years and have > been primed with UV smooth prime. I have caught some issues with paint problems > concerning this manufacturer though specifically haven't heard problems > with the primer. It fills in real nice and sands good. Though if there is anyone > with some bad history to relate I don't want to commit to doing the fuselage > with it . Better to regroup before the whole job is done. Lets have some > input. Thanks, Steve A143, Mesa, AZ>>>>> > > Hi Steve, > > No bad history, just good. I used Superfill, UV Smooth Prime and Aerothane. All of these are Polyfiber products. I have nothing but good news to report. My bird has 300+ hours TT and has been through rain and plenty of sun. The finish and gloss are excellent and the total package has proved to be very durable. > > I plan to be at OSH, come and check it out. I do not claim it is perfect since it is the first spray job I have done. As usual, by the time I was finished I was getting fairly good. > > Cheers, John > N262WF, mono XS, 912S > Mooresville, NC > >




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