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1. 12:44 AM - Autopilot Installation (Moore, Dave)
2. 01:17 AM - Re: Autopilot Installation (Jeremy Davey)
3. 12:08 PM - USAF Loves Their Predators... Wants More (Duncan McFadyean)
4. 12:39 PM - Fuel vent position (Mike Gamble)
5. 12:49 PM - Re: Autopilot Installation (Carl Pattinson)
6. 02:26 PM - Re: Autopilot Installation (Tony Renshaw)
7. 02:36 PM - decals (Peter Rees)
8. 03:31 PM - Re: decals (N55XS)
9. 11:28 PM - Re: Fuel vent position (Bill & Sue Sisley)
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Subject: | Autopilot Installation |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Moore, Dave" <Dave.Moore@lr.org>
Folks,
I want to install a Navaid-type wing leveller (Trio EZ Pilot) into my
completed, but not yet installed, cockpit module.
Has anyone got a design for attaching a drive arm to an aileron torque
tube, which is already bonded into the cockpit module?
Cutting a CS03 bush in half (so that it forms a saddle), riveting a
drive arm to it and then riveting the assembly to the torque tube, has
been suggested and appears sensible. However, it would challenge my
limited skills to drill the torque tube and get a pop riveter accurately
to the location.
Is there a clamping arrangement, preferably 'PFA-approved', that I
could put on to the torque tube.??
For example, could I 'simply' use half a CS03 bush and a couple of hose
clamps. (That's what RV folk have used for attachment to aileron push
rods, but that may not be wise for a rotational force..??)
With thanks,
Dave Moore
Monowheel #550
Aberdeen, UK
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Subject: | Autopilot Installation |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Jeremy Davey" <EuropaFlyer_3@msn.com>
Dave,
Are you a member of the Europa Club? The Club has a mod for exactly this - I
based my mod for installation of a TruTrack AP on it.
Regards,
Jeremy
Jeremy Davey
Europa Monowheel 537M G-EZZA
Europa Club Vice-Chairman, Webmaster, PFA NC Representative
PFA EC Member
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, then it is
possible you haven't grasped the severity of the situation.
Tail done
Standard XS wings with mods underway
CM installed in fuse (with airbrakes fittings)
1320 build hours to date
Intended fit:
Rotax 914 turbo, Airmaster CS fully-feathering prop
Lots of lights, buttons, switches, gizmos, and alarms
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Moore, Dave
Subject: Europa-List: Autopilot Installation
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Moore, Dave" <Dave.Moore@lr.org>
Folks,
I want to install a Navaid-type wing leveller (Trio EZ Pilot) into my
completed, but not yet installed, cockpit module.
Has anyone got a design for attaching a drive arm to an aileron torque
tube, which is already bonded into the cockpit module?
Cutting a CS03 bush in half (so that it forms a saddle), riveting a
drive arm to it and then riveting the assembly to the torque tube, has
been suggested and appears sensible. However, it would challenge my
limited skills to drill the torque tube and get a pop riveter accurately
to the location.
Is there a clamping arrangement, preferably 'PFA-approved', that I
could put on to the torque tube.??
For example, could I 'simply' use half a CS03 bush and a couple of hose
clamps. (That's what RV folk have used for attachment to aileron push
rods, but that may not be wise for a rotational force..??)
With thanks,
Dave Moore
Monowheel #550
Aberdeen, UK
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Subject: | USAF Loves Their Predators... Wants More |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Duncan McFadyean" <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
Order your 914 before the rush!:
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?ContentBlockID=a24b9fc9-a627-49b5-9a99-bc
568c133cdb&
Duncan McF.
do not archive
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Subject: | Fuel vent position |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Mike Gamble" <mp.gamble@virgin.net>
I have the tank vent and the sight guage return tube entering the top of the fuel
filler housing and another tube from the fuel filler running down to below
the baggage shelf ready to reach the outside via the metal vent tube.
I think I shall have this tube pass through the skin about 3 inches outboard of
the stb flap tube hinge so that it is clear of any crud thrown up by the mono
wheeel.
Are there any better ideas to keep the tubing clear of the flap tube movement?
Any reports from those using this repositioned vent system?
Thanks.
Mike Gamble
XS mono 440
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Subject: | Re: Autopilot Installation |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Carl Pattinson" <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
We fitted ours to the bottom of the control stick (attached to the bolt that
goes thru the bottom yoke). The drive box sits below the pilots right thigh
with a plywood cover over it. No drilling or riveting required for this mod
and the servo motor is easily accessible for any adjustments.
Carl pattinson
G-LABS
----- Original Message -----
From: "Moore, Dave" <Dave.Moore@lr.org>
Subject: Europa-List: Autopilot Installation
> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Moore, Dave" <Dave.Moore@lr.org>
>
> Folks,
>
> I want to install a Navaid-type wing leveller (Trio EZ Pilot) into my
> completed, but not yet installed, cockpit module.
>
> Has anyone got a design for attaching a drive arm to an aileron torque
> tube, which is already bonded into the cockpit module?
>
> Cutting a CS03 bush in half (so that it forms a saddle), riveting a
> drive arm to it and then riveting the assembly to the torque tube, has
> been suggested and appears sensible. However, it would challenge my
> limited skills to drill the torque tube and get a pop riveter accurately
> to the location.
>
> Is there a clamping arrangement, preferably 'PFA-approved', that I
> could put on to the torque tube.??
>
> For example, could I 'simply' use half a CS03 bush and a couple of hose
> clamps. (That's what RV folk have used for attachment to aileron push
> rods, but that may not be wise for a rotational force..??)
>
> With thanks,
>
> Dave Moore
>
> Monowheel #550
> Aberdeen, UK
>
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Autopilot Installation |
--> Europa-List message posted by: Tony Renshaw <tonyrenshaw@optusnet.com.au>
Dave,
The best installation for your autopilot is as per Carl Patinsons
suggestions. I too have the Trio, and you either bury it under the module
with a clamping/bonding method onto the aileron torque tube where you will
never be able to get to it again, or you put it where you can easily access
it. If you halve the bushes, have a look at Steve Dunsmuirs web pages and
look up my name, you will find pictures of the exact setup you describe,
but however I am not using it. I reckon if it ever came loose in that
confined space, it could jam things up. If it ever got stuck under your
right thigh, at Carls location, you can easily set it up so that you can
reach down and disconnect it with a pull forward on the autopilot drive
arm, if you have the right coupling. My intention is to use a coupling like
the door struts, like a tow bar cup on a trailer, so that if ever I am not
happy, it will be easy to disconnect. So, leave it till later.
Reg
Tony Renshaw
Sydney Australia
At 07:38 PM 3/21/2005, you wrote:
>--> Europa-List message posted by: "Moore, Dave" <Dave.Moore@lr.org>
>
>Folks,
>
>I want to install a Navaid-type wing leveller (Trio EZ Pilot) into my
>completed, but not yet installed, cockpit module.
>
>Has anyone got a design for attaching a drive arm to an aileron torque
>tube, which is already bonded into the cockpit module?
>
>Cutting a CS03 bush in half (so that it forms a saddle), riveting a
>drive arm to it and then riveting the assembly to the torque tube, has
>been suggested and appears sensible. However, it would challenge my
>limited skills to drill the torque tube and get a pop riveter accurately
>to the location.
>
>Is there a clamping arrangement, preferably 'PFA-approved', that I
>could put on to the torque tube.??
>
>For example, could I 'simply' use half a CS03 bush and a couple of hose
>clamps. (That's what RV folk have used for attachment to aileron push
>rods, but that may not be wise for a rotational force..??)
>
>With thanks,
>
>Dave Moore
>
>Monowheel #550
>Aberdeen, UK
>
>
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "Peter Rees" <peter.rees05@ntlworld.com>
While our Europa Classic (G-MFHI) really does look rather nice, I think it
could look better with a few decals - maybe on the tail and spats.
Does anyone have any contacts or sources where I can buy some standard or
custom decals?
Peter
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--> Europa-List message posted by: N55XS <topglock@cox.net>
Peter Rees wrote:
>--> Europa-List message posted by: "Peter Rees" <peter.rees05@ntlworld.com>
>
>While our Europa Classic (G-MFHI) really does look rather nice, I think it
>could look better with a few decals - maybe on the tail and spats.
>
>Does anyone have any contacts or sources where I can buy some standard or
>custom decals?
>
>Peter
>
>
Peter,
Any local sign/graphics shop should be able to design anything you
want. I do it here, in the states...
--
Jeff A055
FWF and paint the wings. That's it... :)
Builders Log: http://www.N55XS.com
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Subject: | Re: Fuel vent position |
--> Europa-List message posted by: "Bill & Sue Sisley" <bill.sue@zip.co.nz>
Mike,
Mine is plumbed this way. The vent is a "flush vent" just behind the
starboard flap cross tube hinge under the fuselage. Does not gather any dirt
and has operated perfectly for 287 hrs.
Sue and Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Gamble" <mp.gamble@virgin.net>
Subject: Europa-List: Fuel vent position
> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Mike Gamble" <mp.gamble@virgin.net>
>
> I have the tank vent and the sight guage return tube entering the top of
the fuel filler housing and another tube from the fuel filler running down
to below the baggage shelf ready to reach the outside via the metal vent
tube.
> I think I shall have this tube pass through the skin about 3 inches
outboard of the stb flap tube hinge so that it is clear of any crud thrown
up by the mono wheeel.
> Are there any better ideas to keep the tubing clear of the flap tube
movement?
> Any reports from those using this repositioned vent system?
> Thanks.
> Mike Gamble
> XS mono 440
>
>
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