---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 04/09/06: 12 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:03 AM - Re: 300 KW Fuelless engine being released in May (Mike Parkin) 2. 03:18 AM - Re: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation (G-IANI) 3. 04:07 AM - Re: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation (Michael Grass) 4. 06:00 AM - Re: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation (Chris Beck) 5. 02:44 PM - Re: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation (Ken Hill) 6. 03:24 PM - Re: Weight and balance - Europa XS too (Ken Hill) 7. 04:08 PM - Re: Re: Weight and balance - Europa XS too (Rman) 8. 07:11 PM - Re: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation (Dean Seitz) 9. 07:49 PM - Re: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation (David Glauser) 10. 08:49 PM - Re: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation (europa flugzeug fabrik) 11. 08:49 PM - Aileron Mass Balance foam (Andrew Sarangan) 12. 11:00 PM - Re: Aileron Mass Balance foam (R.C.Harrison) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:03:36 AM PST US From: "Mike Parkin" Subject: Re: Europa-List: 300 KW Fuelless engine being released in May --> Europa-List message posted by: "Mike Parkin" Was this motor publicised on the 1st April. MP PS. Just call me a cynic. ----- Original Message ----- From: Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 4:44 PM Subject: Re: Europa-List: 300 KW Fuelless engine being released in May > --> Europa-List message posted by: BEBERRY@aol.com > > > In a message dated 08/04/2006 16:36:47 GMT Daylight Time, > gcrowder2@hotmail.com writes: > > It looks like all our sky polluting fossil fuel burners will be taken to > the > museum if this new engine pans out. 300 kw engine uses no fuel. > Has a small battery for starting and has an alternator to keep the > battery > charged. Initial versions will only be leased to power companies but > they > have plans to develop an aircraft version and fly it around the world! > > > I made a machine just like that using the dynamo on my bike when I was > about > 12. Never could get it to work though. > > Patrick > > > -- > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:18:42 AM PST US From: "G-IANI" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation --> Europa-List message posted by: "G-IANI" I can confirm that the Axim reduces the brightness by about 50% when on internal battery. Do you have the 12V car power lead? It will be fully bright on this. I am just about to try out the same combination with an Axim X51v and I will let you know the outcome. Ian Rickard #505 G-IANI XS Trigear Europa Club Mods Rep (Trigear) e-mail mods@europaclub.org.uk or direct g-iani@ntlworld.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Cliff Shaw Sent: 08 April 2006 23:30 Subject: Re: Europa-List: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation I'm trying to use Mountainscope software on a Dell Axim PDA. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:07:14 AM PST US From: "Michael Grass" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation --> Europa-List message posted by: "Michael Grass" All Axim or Windows CE users, The brightness is adjustable and by default the brightness on battery power is adjustable. This is not only good for daylight flying but it is also necessary to adjust for night flying. On the Dell Axim go to - "Start" - "Settings" - Select on the bottom the tab "System" - click on "Brightness" here you have 1 slider for the brightness for battery power and 1 slider for external power. Also from there, if you select here the tab "Battery Power", you can switch the "Auto Dim" function off. My Axim will run for about 3 h using full brightness, full processor speed and the Bluetooth GPS. Regards Michael Grass A266 Trigear, Detroit. ----- Original Message ----- From: "G-IANI" Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 6:14 AM Subject: RE: Europa-List: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation > --> Europa-List message posted by: "G-IANI" > > I can confirm that the Axim reduces the brightness by about 50% when on > internal battery. Do you have the 12V car power lead? It will be fully > bright on this. > > I am just about to try out the same combination with an Axim X51v and I > will let you know the outcome. > > Ian Rickard #505 G-IANI XS Trigear > Europa Club Mods Rep (Trigear) > e-mail mods@europaclub.org.uk > or direct g-iani@ntlworld.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Cliff Shaw > Sent: 08 April 2006 23:30 > To: europa-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: Europa-List: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation > > I'm trying to use Mountainscope software on a Dell Axim PDA. > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:00:20 AM PST US From: Chris Beck Subject: Re: Europa-List: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation --> Europa-List message posted by: Chris Beck Cliff Shaw wrote: >--> Europa-List message posted by: "Cliff Shaw" > >Ken > >I found my laptop, when on battery power, reduced the intensity of the screen display. Maybe your PDA is doing that??? > > > My Dell PDA does have two settings for the display whether it's on battery or on the docking station. You have to go into the setup to adjust the display intensity. However, I still don't think it will be bright enough even on max in the daylight. I was really considering using the Dell with a GPS Bluetooth receiver and software as a GPS, but never considered until this thread came up that I wouldn't be able to read it in bright light. Chris ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 02:44:39 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation From: "Ken Hill" --> Europa-List message posted by: "Ken Hill" Thanks for all the prompt responses. Bob -- Your Skyforce system looks very nice. I was unaware it existed. However, I want to fight the PDA issue a little longer before I give up. Cliff -- I have seen screen brightness reduction before but mine is adjusted to full bright. I should have mentioned that in my writeup. Ian -- I usually run it from a 12v. car lead in the dash. Should have mentioned that also. When do you think you will test the AximX51V? Since I'm using the original Axim, maybe the new screens are more sunlight readable. When you test your PDA if you would try it with a light shirt then a dark shirt and report the difference I'd appreciate it. Michael --Thanks I like details. Cris -- I hope other users will tell us how they make it work since many others currently use PDAs. Ken Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=27175#27175 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 03:24:06 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Weight and balance - Europa XS too From: "Ken Hill" --> Europa-List message posted by: "Ken Hill" Ron, I have a trigear/ 914/ Rospeller constant speed prop/ short wing that is registered with a MTOW of 1450lbs. I selected this weight after talking with Andy about the tests they ran at this weight. I do not notice any unusual behavior. Obviously the T.O. roll is longer, the climb is decreased and you have to observe other precautions. I have not tested it at MTOW with a CG of over 61.5 as I can't legally force it beyond that #. As a former C-130 pilot I agree with Rons comments. Many years ago the C130's had a MTOW of 150,000lbs. and a war time MTOW of 175,000lbs. Yes, you had to take more precautions but the only real issue I remember was fatigue on the airframe. Ken Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=27178#27178 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 04:08:52 PM PST US From: Rman Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Weight and balance - Europa XS too --> Europa-List message posted by: Rman Interesting thread. Mary and I returned from Sun-N-Fun, today with a loaded plane. N55XS was listed at 1450 lbs gross, when our AW cert. was issued and I can guarantee that we were at that weight for this trip. Yes, T.O. roll was increased, and climb was somewhat slower, but she performed like a real trooper. I also noticed that fuel consumption was up about .3 gph. Nothing major, but noticable. All in all, a great trip with a very reliable airplane. 13.7 hours in all and it was great to spend some time with Andy and John and several Europa drivers. Jeff - N55XS 164 hours and still grinnin' Ken Hill wrote: >--> Europa-List message posted by: "Ken Hill" > >Ron, > >I have a trigear/ 914/ Rospeller constant speed prop/ short wing that is registered with a MTOW of 1450lbs. I selected this weight after talking with Andy about the tests they ran at this weight. I do not notice any unusual behavior. Obviously the T.O. roll is longer, the climb is decreased and you have to observe other precautions. > I have not tested it at MTOW with a CG of over 61.5 as I can't legally force it beyond that #. >As a former C-130 pilot I agree with Rons comments. Many years ago the C130's had a MTOW of 150,000lbs. and a war time MTOW of 175,000lbs. Yes, you had to take more precautions but the only real issue I remember was fatigue on the airframe. > >Ken > > >Read this topic online here: > >http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=27178#27178 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:11:54 PM PST US From: "Dean Seitz" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation --> Europa-List message posted by: "Dean Seitz" Look at the Navaero Tpad 800. I use it with the laptop in the rear baggage and the Tpad mounted on the tunnel. It's a daylight readable touch screen monitor. With direct sun on the screen it's a little light but still readable in direct sun. http://www.navaero.com/t_pad/features_benefits.asp Dean Seitz -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of kenhill Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 6:26 PM Subject: Europa-List: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation --> Europa-List message posted by: "kenhill" I'm trying to use Mountainscope software on a Dell Axim PDA. It looks georgous in the office but when I use it in the a/c it almost unreadable. Does anybody else have the same problem? I have put an antiglare screen on but it is still unreadable. I have also tried to reduce any white background with no improvement. I even made a little box around the screen with no improvement. Any suggestions regarding portable daylight readable GPS systems would be greatly appreciated. I am aware of the Motion tablets ( big and expensive) and Garmen's products (single use). The UMPCs look promising but they are not available yet and do not appear to be daylight readable. Ken Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=27061#27061 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 07:49:25 PM PST US From: "David Glauser" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation --> Europa-List message posted by: "David Glauser" Another route is to have a separate display with high brightness, and use whatever computing unit you wish. The average laptop LCD has a maximum brightness level of around 250 cd/m 2 (candelas per square meter or nits). There are some high-brightness displays available - for true visibility in full sunlight you really want 1000 nits or better. http://store.earthlcd.com/ has a few - there is a 400 nit 10.4" display at http://store.earthlcd.com/s.nl/sc.7/category.234/it.A/id.4439/.f and a 600 nit display here: http://store.earthlcd.com/s.nl/sc.7/category.234/it.A/id.680/.f Note that the way you get a bright display is with bright backlighting, and that takes power. Some day we'll have truly bright displays working from ambient light, but not yet. Sigh. Search on "high bright lcd" and you get good hits. http://www.vartechsystems.com/products/crystalvue/default.asp?source=google has backlit panels fro m700 to 1800 (!!!) nits, or passive systems that are still brighter than a standard screen. From the site: We utilize a standard LCD and then integrate a partially reflective mirror layer between the LCD and the backlight. When a transflective monitor is used indoors, it is illuminated by the backlight just like a transmissive LCD, except that the mirror layer blocks some of the light. When a transflective LCD is used outdoors, ambient light reflects off the mirror layer and illuminates the LCD. The transflective monitor is brighter than a traditional monitor, however is not as bright as a daytime viewable monitor which can be viewed in any daytime light condition. Note, that outdoor light has to go through the LCD twice, once on the way in and once on the way out and this trends to make the outdoor performance of a transflective LCD not as good as the indoor performance, where the light only has to go through the monitor once. A transflective monitor is therefore by definition a compromise. It can never be as bright as a transmissive LCD indoors, and it can never be as bright as an ultra high-bright LCD outdoors, but with transflective technology, there is no added power requirement, the cost savings over traditional ultra high-bright LCDs can be significant, and the need to dissipate additional heat is minimized. The transflective monitor can be a substitute for a daytime viewable monitor in conditions where very bright direct sunlight is not a constant. David ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 08:49:36 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Daylight readable PDA for GPS navigation From: "europa flugzeug fabrik" --> Europa-List message posted by: "europa flugzeug fabrik" I've had an Axim A5 for several years now, and have written a few programs for outside use or in the car, but the screens have to be simple, big buttons, big text, limited color selections available for contrast in sunlight. GPS map relies too much on color contrast for detail information. I wouldn't buy a GPS card and software off eBay for $25, just to play with it. If the screen were twice as bright, it might be OK, but still small screen and very slow computer. And tapping on it, while in turbulence, while looking down and not for traffic, forget it. I'm passing this along especially for anyone who hasn't used these devices, to consider before spending big money for the whole package. Fred F. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=27255#27255 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 08:49:36 PM PST US From: Andrew Sarangan Subject: Europa-List: Aileron Mass Balance foam --> Europa-List message posted by: Andrew Sarangan How did you guys shape the foam for making the aileron mass balance horns? Hot wire, or just sand it down? Andrew Sarangan http://www.sarangan.org ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 11:00:38 PM PST US From: "R.C.Harrison" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Aileron Mass Balance foam --> Europa-List message posted by: "R.C.Harrison" Hi! Andrew Just sand it down if it's wrong you should have plenty more to run again ! Regards Bob Harrison G-PTAG Europa MKI/Jabiru 3300 -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Sarangan Sent: 10 April 2006 04:47 Subject: Europa-List: Aileron Mass Balance foam --> Europa-List message posted by: Andrew Sarangan How did you guys shape the foam for making the aileron mass balance horns? Hot wire, or just sand it down? Andrew Sarangan http://www.sarangan.org