---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 10/04/05: 14 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:42 AM - NSI (NEEL Jean Philippe) 2. 05:21 AM - Re: Arplast Prop.PV50 (SCHERF, Michael) 3. 07:35 AM - Re: Re: Re: Monowheel Up stop, free material! (Chris Beck) 4. 07:44 AM - Handheld GPS recommendations (Chris Beck) 5. 09:14 AM - Re: Handheld GPS recommendations (John & Amy Eckel) 6. 09:14 AM - AW: NSI (Europa (Alfred Buess)) 7. 09:19 AM - Re: Insurance (Flying Farmer) 8. 10:05 AM - FREE Pocket FMS moving map for Pocket PC, XP (GLENN CROWDER) 9. 12:58 PM - N7854M (Robert T. Stone) 10. 02:29 PM - Re: NSI (Pete Lawless) 11. 03:21 PM - Re: NSI (robnrobinh@comcast.net) 12. 03:48 PM - Re: Handheld GPS recommendations (N55XS) 13. 04:19 PM - Re: Handheld GPS recommendations (Steve Crimm) 14. 05:36 PM - Re: N7854M (Paul McAllister) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:42:22 AM PST US From: NEEL Jean Philippe Subject: Europa-List: NSI --> Europa-List message posted by: NEEL Jean Philippe Bonjour I have been flying a CAP NSI 140 for 200h now. I am very happy with that efficient and light propeller especially when taking off on alti surface or altiport. I worry about bad news read here on the forum concerning the future of NSI. I understand they have been sold.To what company? As anyone recent information about NSI and the most important:can we always order spare parts? Thanks for help Jean Philippe Kit 273 F-PSLH --------------------------------- Tlchargez le ici ! ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:21:07 AM PST US From: "SCHERF, Michael" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Arplast Prop.PV50 --> Europa-List message posted by: "SCHERF, Michael" Roger, have you fitted the PV50 onto 912 or 912S with air shroud? I am looking for feedback from someone who has installed the potentiometer with cutting out the air shroud around the 912S. Thanks Michael, F-PDMM in Toulouse -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Roger Anderson Subject: Re: Europa-List: Arplast Prop.PV50 --> Europa-List message posted by: "Roger Anderson" Patrick, I have an Arplast PV50 which was fitted at build before the constant speed version was available. I am very happy with it and feel no compulsion to change to the CS version. I get bored if I having nothing to play with! (No obscene comments please). Roger G-BXTD. This mail has originated outside your organization, either from an external partner or the Global Internet. Keep this in mind if you answer this message. This e-mail is intended only for the above addressee. It may contain privileged information. If you are not the addressee you must not copy, distribute, disclose or use any of the information in it. If you have received it in error please delete it and immediately notify the sender. Security Notice: all e-mail, sent to or from this address, may be accessed by someone other than the recipient, for system management and security reasons. This access is controlled under Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, Lawful Business Practises. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:35:52 AM PST US From: Chris Beck Subject: Re: Re: Re: Europa-List: Monowheel Up stop, free material! --> Europa-List message posted by: Chris Beck From: Chris Beck Subject: Re: Re: Europa-List: Monowheel Up stop, free material! From: BEBERRY@aol.com Subject: Re: Europa-List: Monowheel Up stop, free material! --> Europa-List message posted by: BEBERRY@aol.com There are those among us who remember the Anson. With a total failure of undercarriage to lock down, it could be landed on those bits of the wheels which protruded in much the same way as the monowheel. So a stop in the appropriate place would seem to be a good idea. Patrick ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:44:24 AM PST US From: Chris Beck Subject: Europa-List: Handheld GPS recommendations --> Europa-List message posted by: Chris Beck Sorry about that, hit the send button too soon. I'm looking for recommendations on a handheld GPS unit, under $500 or so, new or recent used model, to go into our recently purchased 1946 Cessna 140. No, we haven't abandoned the Europa project, but this opportunity popped into our lap, and since I need tailwheel time and my wonderful wife needs her ticket, it's a great way to get some time. Now that our son is almost 3 (which is where all our time has gone for the last several years), we can start putting more time into the Europa and 'git 'er done'. The Cessna will be a nice diversion after a day of building to get the cobwebs out of the mind. Fortunately, the airport we are based at (Poplar Grove, IL - C77) has both a J-3 Cub and a 140 available for instruction and rental, so can get my signoff and 10 hours of dual that my insurance requires. Then I need 10 hours solo before I carry pax. As an aside, I took my first tailwheel lesson this past weekend in the J-3. I must say it was the most fun I've had with clothes on in a long time. Warm day, windows open, grass strip. That's the way it's supposed to be. I was pretty nervous about flying a taildragger, but it was really pretty easy. The Cub made me look good, though. With the instructor up front blocking the few gages there are, one quickly learns just to listen and feel the plane. Anyway, thanks for any info on the GPS units! Chris A159 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 09:14:05 AM PST US From: "John & Amy Eckel" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Handheld GPS recommendations --> Europa-List message posted by: "John & Amy Eckel" Chris, I recently bought a Lowrance Airmap 500 for $399. This is my first GPS and the learning curve went pretty quickly. It has lots of features including a data base for road maps. This is extra software that comes with the unit. It gets loaded onto a PC and then the areas you are interested in get put onto the GPS by the user. I have little need for this function so I have not used it yet. The one thing it does not have is an overlay of the HSI on the map. Perhaps the other units in this price range don't either. I know the AnyWhere map does. So far I am pleased with the GPS. John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Beck" Subject: Europa-List: Handheld GPS recommendations > --> Europa-List message posted by: Chris Beck > > Sorry about that, hit the send button too soon. > > I'm looking for recommendations on a handheld GPS unit, under $500 or so, > new or recent used model, to go into our recently purchased 1946 Cessna > 140. > > No, we haven't abandoned the Europa project, but this opportunity popped > into our lap, and since I need tailwheel time and my wonderful wife needs > her ticket, it's a great way to get some time. > > Now that our son is almost 3 (which is where all our time has gone for the > last several years), we can start putting more time into the Europa and > 'git 'er done'. The Cessna will be a nice diversion after a day of > building to get the cobwebs out of the mind. > > Fortunately, the airport we are based at (Poplar Grove, IL - C77) has both > a J-3 Cub and a 140 available for instruction and rental, so can get my > signoff and 10 hours of dual that my insurance requires. Then I need 10 > hours solo before I carry pax. > > As an aside, I took my first tailwheel lesson this past weekend in the > J-3. I must say it was the most fun I've had with clothes on in a long > time. Warm day, windows open, grass strip. That's the way it's supposed > to be. I was pretty nervous about flying a taildragger, but it was really > pretty easy. The Cub made me look good, though. With the instructor up > front blocking the few gages there are, one quickly learns just to listen > and feel the plane. > > Anyway, thanks for any info on the GPS units! > > Chris > A159 > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 09:14:23 AM PST US From: "Europa (Alfred Buess)" Subject: AW: Europa-List: NSI --> Europa-List message posted by: "Europa (Alfred Buess)" Bonjour Jean Philippe Do you fly to the altiports in the French alps with your Europa monowheel? With what engine? I would love to do this after my bird is completed, but it looks extremely difficult! Meilleures salutations, Alfred Alfred Buess Laenggasse 81, CH-3052 Zollikofen, Switzerland Tel.: +41 (0)31 911 63 32, Fax: +41 (0)31 911 56 32 E-Mail: ykibuess@bluewin.ch Europa XS #097, Monowheel, Foam shortwing, Rotax 912S, Airmaster 332 CS -----Ursprngliche Nachricht----- Von: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] Im Auftrag von NEEL Jean Philippe Gesendet: Dienstag, 4. Oktober 2005 12:40 An: europa-list@matronics.com Betreff: Europa-List: NSI --> Europa-List message posted by: NEEL Jean Philippe --> Bonjour I have been flying a CAP NSI 140 for 200h now. I am very happy with that efficient and light propeller especially when taking off on alti surface or altiport. I worry about bad news read here on the forum concerning the future of NSI. I understand they have been sold.To what company? As anyone recent information about NSI and the most important:can we always order spare parts? Thanks for help Jean Philippe Kit 273 F-PSLH --------------------------------- Tlchargez le ici ! ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:19:29 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: RE: Insurance From: "Flying Farmer" 0.64 REPLY_TO_EMPTY Reply-To: is empty --> Europa-List message posted by: "Flying Farmer" Thanx All for your help. I hope when I get officially started with my project that this forum will provide me with useful tips. Thanks again ---------------- Visit EuropaOwnersForum http://www.europaowners.org/ ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 10:05:36 AM PST US From: "GLENN CROWDER" Subject: Europa-List: FREE Pocket FMS moving map for Pocket PC, XP --> Europa-List message posted by: "GLENN CROWDER" Heres a free Anywhere Map type moving map software that can run on Windows CE/Mobile or higher, also Windows 2000, NT, or XP. They ask for a donation but is not required. I just downloaded it this morning so haven't tried it yet but I hear it works very well. You still have to provide the PDA and GPS of course! http://www.pocketfms.com/ PocketFMS, your portable co-pilot! Glenn >From: Chris Beck >Reply-To: europa-list@matronics.com >To: europa-list@matronics.com >Subject: Europa-List: Handheld GPS recommendations >Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2005 09:43:51 -0500 (CDT) > >--> Europa-List message posted by: Chris Beck > >Sorry about that, hit the send button too soon. > >I'm looking for recommendations on a handheld GPS unit, under $500 or so, >new or recent used model, to go into our recently purchased 1946 Cessna >140. > >No, we haven't abandoned the Europa project, but this opportunity popped >into our lap, and since I need tailwheel time and my wonderful wife needs >her ticket, it's a great way to get some time. > >Now that our son is almost 3 (which is where all our time has gone for the >last several years), we can start putting more time into the Europa and >'git 'er done'. The Cessna will be a nice diversion after a day of >building to get the cobwebs out of the mind. > >Fortunately, the airport we are based at (Poplar Grove, IL - C77) has both >a J-3 Cub and a 140 available for instruction and rental, so can get my >signoff and 10 hours of dual that my insurance requires. Then I need 10 >hours solo before I carry pax. > >As an aside, I took my first tailwheel lesson this past weekend in the J-3. > I must say it was the most fun I've had with clothes on in a long time. >Warm day, windows open, grass strip. That's the way it's supposed to be. >I was pretty nervous about flying a taildragger, but it was really pretty >easy. The Cub made me look good, though. With the instructor up front >blocking the few gages there are, one quickly learns just to listen and >feel the plane. > >Anyway, thanks for any info on the GPS units! > >Chris >A159 > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 12:58:32 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: N7854M From: "Robert T. Stone" --> Europa-List message posted by: "Robert T. Stone" Hello to the list! I have been monitoring the postings for some time while finishing N7854M (A032) and completing the 40 hours of restricted flight. That done, the plane is painted and now is based out of Palo Alto, CA. The plane is a classic mono-wheel with a Jabiru 3300 engine, AP332 propeller, and is a real hoot to fly. A story you might enjoy: I spent last night at my cabin and flew back this morning in the Europa. It was only the 3rd time to have landed at Palo Alto, and the ATC must not have known too much about the plane. As I crossed the numbers, the tower radioed me "Experimental 7854M - do a go-around. You only have one gear down!" I calmly replied - "there is only one main gear - the wings have outriggers." Silence then "Oh, never-mind. Cleared to land." Robert T. Stone, Ph.D. CTO, MedTech Development, LLC 5150 El Camino Real Bldg E, Suite 30 Los Altos, CA 94022 650-962-1720, ext 2110 408-393-5386(cell) 650-962-8635 (fax) rstone@medtechdev.com www.medtechdev.com ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 02:29:52 PM PST US From: "Pete Lawless" Subject: RE: Europa-List: NSI --> Europa-List message posted by: "Pete Lawless" Hi Jean I also have the NSI prop. My friend David Hunter, who was the nearest thing NSI had to an agent in the UK, tried to telephone them this evening. They are not answering the telephone, but the answer machine message has changed in the last couple of weeks since he last tried. David will try again tomorrow if he has any luck I will let you know. Regards Pete -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of NEEL Jean Philippe Subject: Europa-List: NSI --> Europa-List message posted by: NEEL Jean Philippe --> Bonjour I have been flying a CAP NSI 140 for 200h now. I am very happy with that efficient and light propeller especially when taking off on alti surface or altiport. I worry about bad news read here on the forum concerning the future of NSI. I understand they have been sold.To what company? As anyone recent information about NSI and the most important:can we always order spare parts? Thanks for help Jean Philippe Kit 273 F-PSLH --------------------------------- Tlchargez le ici ! -- 30/09/2005 -- 30/09/2005 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 03:21:53 PM PST US From: robnrobinh@comcast.net Subject: RE: Europa-List: NSI --> Europa-List message posted by: robnrobinh@comcast.net NSI has changed, Lance is no longer there contact Legrand Harris at lgharris@xmission.com He is currently trying to reorganize and usually responds best to email. They are closed on Fridays. -Rob -------------- Original message ---- ---------- > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Pete Lawless" > > Hi Jean > > I also have the NSI prop. My friend David Hunter, who was the nearest > thing NSI had to an agent in the UK, tried to telephone them this > evening. They are not answering the telephone, but the answer machine > message has changed in the last couple of weeks since he last tried. > > David will try again tomorrow if he has any luck I will let you know. > > Regards > > Pete > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of NEEL Jean > Philippe > To: europa-list@matronics.com > Subject: Europa-List: NSI > > > --> Europa-List message posted by: NEEL Jean Philippe > --> > > Bonjour > I have been flying a CAP NSI 140 for 200h now. I am very happy with that > efficient and light propeller especially when taking off on alti surface > or altiport. I worry about bad news read here on the forum concerning > the future of NSI. I understand they have been sold.To what company? > As anyone recent information about NSI and the most important:can we > always order spare parts? Thanks for help > > Jean Philippe > Kit 273 F-PSLH > > > > --------------------------------- > Tlchargez le ici ! > > > -- > 30/09/2005 > > > -- > 30/09/2005 > > > > > > NSI has changed, Lance is no longer there contact Legrand Harris at lgharris@xmission.com He is currently trying to reorganize and usually responds best to email. They are closed on Fridays. -Rob -------------- Original message ---- ---------- -- Europa-List message posted by: "Pete Lawless" Hi Jean I also have the NSI prop. My friend David Hunter, who was the nearest thing NSI had to an agent in the UK, tried to telephone them this evening. They are not answering the telephone, but the answer machine message has changed in the last couple of weeks since he last tried. David will try again tomorrow if he has any luck I will let you know. Regards Pete -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of NEEL Jean Philippe To: europa-list@matronics.com Subject: Europa-List: NSI -- Europa-List message posted by: NEEL Jean Philippe --> ; Bonjour I have been flying a CAP NSI 140 for 200h now. I am very happy with that efficient and light propeller especially when taking off on alti surface or altiport. I worry about bad news read here on the forum concerning the future of NSI. I understand they have been sold.To what company? As anyone recent information about NSI and the most important:can we always order spare parts? Thanks for help Jean Philippe Kit 273 F-PSLH --------------------------------- Tlchargez le ici ! -- 30/09/2005 -- 30/09/2005 lities such as the Subscriptions page, ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 03:48:44 PM PST US From: N55XS Subject: Re: Europa-List: Handheld GPS recommendations --> Europa-List message posted by: N55XS Chris, I do have a Garmin 296 w/ car kit, for sale. It is almost new, but will go for a bit more than you stated. If you decide to invest in a little better unit, drop me a line... Jeff - N55XS 73 hours and lovin'it! do not archive Chris Beck wrote: >--> Europa-List message posted by: Chris Beck > >Sorry about that, hit the send button too soon. > >I'm looking for recommendations on a handheld GPS unit, under $500 or so, new or recent used model, to go into our recently purchased 1946 Cessna 140. > >No, we haven't abandoned the Europa project, but this opportunity popped into our lap, and since I need tailwheel time and my wonderful wife needs her ticket, it's a great way to get some time. > >Now that our son is almost 3 (which is where all our time has gone for the last several years), we can start putting more time into the Europa and 'git 'er done'. The Cessna will be a nice diversion after a day of building to get the cobwebs out of the mind. > >Fortunately, the airport we are based at (Poplar Grove, IL - C77) has both a J-3 Cub and a 140 available for instruction and rental, so can get my signoff and 10 hours of dual that my insurance requires. Then I need 10 hours solo before I carry pax. > >As an aside, I took my first tailwheel lesson this past weekend in the J-3. I must say it was the most fun I've had with clothes on in a long time. Warm day, windows open, grass strip. That's the way it's supposed to be. I was pretty nervous about flying a taildragger, but it was really pretty easy. The Cub made me look good, though. With the instructor up front blocking the few gages there are, one quickly learns just to listen and feel the plane. > >Anyway, thanks for any info on the GPS units! > >Chris >A159 > > > > ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 04:19:26 PM PST US From: "Steve Crimm" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Handheld GPS recommendations --> Europa-List message posted by: "Steve Crimm" I have a Lowrance AirMap 1000 and it is great. Big enough display for old eyes and bright sunshine. Steve N42AH A058 -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Chris Beck Subject: Europa-List: Handheld GPS recommendations --> Europa-List message posted by: Chris Beck Sorry about that, hit the send button too soon. I'm looking for recommendations on a handheld GPS unit, under $500 or so, new or recent used model, to go into our recently purchased 1946 Cessna 140. No, we haven't abandoned the Europa project, but this opportunity popped into our lap, and since I need tailwheel time and my wonderful wife needs her ticket, it's a great way to get some time. Now that our son is almost 3 (which is where all our time has gone for the last several years), we can start putting more time into the Europa and 'git 'er done'. The Cessna will be a nice diversion after a day of building to get the cobwebs out of the mind. Fortunately, the airport we are based at (Poplar Grove, IL - C77) has both a J-3 Cub and a 140 available for instruction and rental, so can get my signoff and 10 hours of dual that my insurance requires. Then I need 10 hours solo before I carry pax. As an aside, I took my first tailwheel lesson this past weekend in the J-3. I must say it was the most fun I've had with clothes on in a long time. Warm day, windows open, grass strip. That's the way it's supposed to be. I was pretty nervous about flying a taildragger, but it was really pretty easy. The Cub made me look good, though. With the instructor up front blocking the few gages there are, one quickly learns just to listen and feel the plane. Anyway, thanks for any info on the GPS units! Chris A159 ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 05:36:35 PM PST US From: "Paul McAllister" Subject: Re: Europa-List: N7854M --> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister" Hi all, I have the same story to tell from this weekend. I diverted into Champaign IL to avoid wide spread thunderstorms and on short final tower called N378PJ, we can't see your gear, go around..... BTW, I am using Airgator WX ( http://www.airgator.com/ ) on a Toshiba PDA and it is turning out to be a terrific strategic tool for weather avoidance. Based off it was telling me I put myself on the ground and it was the right call. It also let me safely navigate the last 150 nm after a 3 hour wait..... without it I would have stayed over night. Paul N378PJ 350 hours and still grinning do not archive