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1. 01:42 AM - Re: Re: External Graphics (Brian Davies)
2. 09:54 AM - Re: Thoughts on rudder trim needed? (Graham Singleton)
3. 10:44 AM - Re: Re: External Graphics (Graham Singleton)
4. 12:08 PM - Re: Re: External Graphics (NevEyre@aol.com)
5. 05:39 PM - Re: Re: External Graphics (Rman)
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| Subject: | Re: External Graphics |
Steve,
I notice nobody has replied to your request for information on graphics
so I
will have a go.
I used the factory registration letters and there has been no problem
with
the size. There is a paragraph somewhere in the regulations that gives
some
relief on size if it is not practical to fit the full size. The CAA
don=92t
like the registration on the fin but there are a few aerobatic aircraft
flying around with this location.
Vehicle graphics supply is a very crowded market so you should not have
too
much trouble finding a local supplier. I used a small company in
Horsham,
my nearest town, who worked off a rough draft that I produced and they
came
to my house and fitted the decals for me. My design was simple and just
one
colour. There is no doubt this kept the costs down. There were 8
individual decals and the total cost was only UKP 170. I have attached a
picture so that you can see what I got for the money.
I was very satisfied with the result.
The company was Signs first. Tel 01403 240008
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of SteveD
Sent: 20 January 2007 22:11
Subject: Europa-List: Re: External Graphics
I'm rebroadcasting this email it didn't seem to make it to the list.
Steved.
I=92m one of the three builders of XS Tri-Gear G-CHOX. We will soon be
having
the aircraft painted shiny white, and are starting to think about the
exterior design graphics. Some questions for the forum:
1. Has any one used a UK graphic designer, and what were the costs and
results?
Any other thoughts or advice would be welcome.
Goff Moore
goffmoore@aviators.net
G-CHOX Build Group: Peter Field, Ian Swankie, Goff Moore.
www.gchox.co.uk
Visit - www.EuropaOwners.org
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Download,
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| Subject: | Re: Thoughts on rudder trim needed? |
All you need for any trim is a Gurney Flap. Just a short piece of foam
or balsa stuck under the trailing edge on one side to deflect that
surface up, (or sideways if rudder)
Do a Google on Gurney flaps.
btw Your elevator trim tab has Gurney flaps both sides to cut through
the boundary layer.
Graham
GLENN CROWDER wrote:
>
>
> I sure don't need rudder trim on mine. Flies very straight at all
> speeds with no rudder
> trim tab. When I fly with a 200 lb passenger, I can just rest my left
> foot on the rudder
> pedal to counteract small right roll tendency. For long flights with a
> passenger, I have
> a small bolt on rudder trim tab but I haven't even used it in 3 years.
> Lots of extra
> complication for no benefit!
>
> Glenn
>
>> From: <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
>> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
>> Subject: Europa-List: Thoughts on rudder trim needed?
>> Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 02:48:50 -0000
>>
>>
>> Our Monowheel XS with a 914 and Airmaster has both short and long wings.
>> Will have servo trim tab for roll on both. Will fly short first for a
>> while.
>>
>>
>> I was wondering if I could get opinions on rudder trim.
>>
>> Is it worth it to install inflight adjustable trim?
>>
>> Or is it possible that somehow we managed to build an airframe where both
>> sets of wings would need no rudder trim? Flies straight in thermal
>> soaring
>> mode with long wings, as well as heavy fast short wing flight.
>>
>> Or if rudder trim is needed it is more of a fuse thing, and if needed a
>> double sticky tab is all that is needed and would work on both short and
>> long, and for the most part rudder trim is just not that speed sensative?
>>
>> If there was a slight difference between short and long, a calibrated by
>> eyecrometer bend on tab, or added 1/2 of a flettner strip for a given
>> wing
>> makes the most sense?
>>
>> Anyone have an inflight adjustable rudder trim that they think is a great
>> feature? Like have an airplane that at different speeds requires
>> different
>> rudder trim and being able to adjust just adds to the pleasure of flyin?
>> If yes what is dimensions of trim tab you use with how much deflection?
>>
>> Thx.
>> Ron Parigoris
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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| Subject: | Re: External Graphics |
Steve
I might add you can have your letters laser cut too, I had mine done
with one side leaning forward and the otherside leaning back to match
the sweep back of the fin. Bolt upright letters don't lok right to me.
Neither does bolt upright seating position, but Ivan didn't listen
unfortunately for those of is with delicate backs
Graham
Brian Davies wrote:
> Steve,
>
> I notice nobody has replied to your request for information on graphics so I
> will have a go.
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| Subject: | Re: External Graphics |
Steve,
Ask for 3M or Fascal vinyl, most of the other makes will fade in a very
short time, these two brands are colour fast for 8 years, guaranteed.
Cheers,
Nev.
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