---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 07/08/10: 14 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:30 AM - Re: Europa Club - Fuel Capacitance Guage Mod (david park) 2. 05:58 AM - Re: Tri Gear europa xs for training (Richard Sementilli) 3. 08:12 AM - Re: Arlington (WA) Fly-In (David DeFord) 4. 08:39 AM - Re: Arlington (WA) Fly-In (Jerry Rehn) 5. 09:03 AM - Re: Tri Gear europa xs for training (Fred Klein) 6. 11:07 AM - Re: Tri Gear europa xs for training (Bud Yerly) 7. 11:17 AM - Re: Tri Gear europa xs for training (Matthew Carpenter) 8. 12:41 PM - Fuel Pump Problem? (mike gamble) 9. 12:49 PM - test (mike gamble) 10. 02:04 PM - Re: Tri Gear europa xs for training (david miller) 11. 06:12 PM - Looking for a full-time 1-week Europa monowheel flight training session (Luc Michaud) 12. 07:21 PM - Re: Tri Gear europa xs for training (albertakolbmk3) 13. 07:29 PM - Re: Looking for a full-time 1-week Europa monowheel flight training session (Fred Klein) 14. 07:52 PM - Re: Re: Tri Gear europa xs for training (Richard Sementilli) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:30:29 AM PST US From: david park Subject: RE: Europa-List: Europa Club - Fuel Capacitance Guage Mod Thanks for that=2C I will mod mine also. Regards Dave From: mikenjulie.parkin@btinternet.com Subject: RE: Europa-List: Europa Club - Fuel Capacitance Guage Mod >>"If you also incorporate a Floscan you can dispense with the sight tube". >>Thats interesting Iwould like to get rid of all fuel from the cockpit! Is it an approved Mod? >>Dave >>G-LDVO Dave=2C My monowheel was PFA approved with the dual capacitance probe/indicator and no fuel sighting tube at all. The EI fuel flow system was fitted much lat er. Regards=2C Mike Do not archive. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:58:51 AM PST US Subject: Re: Europa-List: Tri Gear europa xs for training From: Richard Sementilli Tony, I am selling my Europa tri-gear taildragger. In the US you can use it to take lessons and such if you just insure the instructor on your policy as I did. Do you want more info about my plane? I tried you email address below but it seems to be blocked, (getting postmaster failures) Thanks, RS N141EW On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 12:05 AM, albertakolbmk3 wrote: > cheriebraun@xplornet.com> > > Hi to all, > > I'm new here and have been really looking into the europa. After watching > the kitplanes video (awesome) I started gathering info on this plane. Could > a person use the europa xs tri-gear to obtain his pilots license. I have 35 > hours between a c152, c172 and kolb mk3 ultralight. I really had my mind set > on the rv6/6a but after reading up on the europa and it's great fuel > economy/performance/useful load I'm unsure now. Are many people using the > 1450lbs gross? What is the cockpit width? I'm 6' and 220 lbs. I'm not sure > how I feel about composites either. I'm looking at one with a 914. BTW, I'm > from central alberta, canada and if there is anyone flying one that is > within driving range please let me know, I would love to see it in person > and try it on for size. > > Thanks, > > Tony > > -------- > Tony B. > > Kolb MKIII C > Rotax 582 > C Gearbox 3.00:1 > WD 66" 3 Blade Prop > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=304132#304132 > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:12:16 AM PST US From: "David DeFord" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Arlington (WA) Fly-In > Dave...would love to meet you and Terry and see that bird I've read so > much about...can you give me a contact cell phone #? You can reach me at (925) 597-3050. Hope to see you there! Dave DeFord N135TD ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:39:36 AM PST US From: "Jerry Rehn" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Arlington (WA) Fly-In Dave I plan on being there early Friday; I'll give you a call as well. Jerry 645XS 914 Mono -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David DeFord Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 8:10 AM Subject: RE: Europa-List: Arlington (WA) Fly-In > Dave...would love to meet you and Terry and see that bird I've read so > much about...can you give me a contact cell phone #? You can reach me at (925) 597-3050. Hope to see you there! Dave DeFord N135TD ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 09:03:02 AM PST US From: Fred Klein Subject: Re: Europa-List: Tri Gear europa xs for training On Jul 8, 2010, at 5:56 AM, Richard Sementilli wrote: > I am selling my Europa tri-gear taildragger. Richard...interesting configuration...do tell me (us) more!...:-))) Fred ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:07:32 AM PST US From: "Bud Yerly" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Tri Gear europa xs for training Fred and others, See pictures on my website of this conventional gear Europa XS. Bud Yerly www.customflightcreations.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Fred Klein To: europa-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 12:02 PM Subject: Re: Europa-List: Tri Gear europa xs for training > On Jul 8, 2010, at 5:56 AM, Richard Sementilli wrote: > I am selling my Europa tri-gear taildragger. Richard...interesting configuration...do tell me (us) more!...:-))) Fred http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 11:17:10 AM PST US From: "Matthew Carpenter" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Tri Gear europa xs for training We also have our Europa XS up for sale: 2001 Europa XS Trigear www.barnstormers.com - search for Europa From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bud Yerly Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 1:07 PM Subject: Re: Europa-List: Tri Gear europa xs for training Fred and others, See pictures on my website of this conventional gear Europa XS. Bud Yerly www.customflightcreations.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Fred Klein Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 12:02 PM Subject: Re: Europa-List: Tri Gear europa xs for training On Jul 8, 2010, at 5:56 AM, Richard Sementilli wrote: > I am selling my Europa tri-gear taildragger. Richard...interesting configuration...do tell me (us) ====================== Features Chat, http://www.matronnbsp; via the Web title=http://forums.matronics.com/ href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com _p; generous bsp; title=http://www.matronics.com/contribution href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c==== =========== ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 12:41:57 PM PST US From: "mike gamble" Subject: Europa-List: Fuel Pump Problem? Today I carried out the fuel flow check of the electric fuel pump on my 912S mono. I adjusted the fuel pressure to 2.2psi (as well as able) and timed the flow of fuel into a measured container. I managed to draw 1.5-1.6 litres in 4 mins against the requirement for 2.25 litres in 4 mins. The flow without any pressure increasing restriction was about 1litre/min. The throughput was the same from main and reserve sides of the tank. The pump was quite noisy in operation ( more like a miniature pile driver as a colleague described it on his a/c) though It did become somewhat quieter when fuel started passing through it. It is the listed model 'facet 40106. The flow through the filters seems to be very turbulent with the glass about =BD to 2/3 full and the pump seems to vary in speed and noise occasionally. Does the pump require special priming? Can anyone confirm the flow rate expected with no pressure applied? Am I missing something here? Have I got myself a duff pump? I=92m ready to get the engine fired up when this is sorted so any help would be appreciated. Mike G-CFMP ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 12:49:16 PM PST US From: "mike gamble" Subject: Europa-List: test ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 02:04:48 PM PST US From: david miller Subject: Re: Europa-List: Tri Gear europa xs for training Tony, Frank Wood has or had a Europa based in Alberta, Lethbridge I think, I may be able to dig up a contact for him. My aircraft is registered at 1390 gross. I'm 6' if I think big and my passenger is 220 lbs if he thinks small, we manage to fit with a reasonable degree of comfort. I think you will be able to build up time in the aircraft if you can find a willing instructor. As for composites, take a trip to your nearest glider club, sailplane enthusiasts know there is only one material to use for aircraft. Regards, Dave C-FBZI, 912S Trigear in Ontario On 8-Jul-10, at 12:05 AM, albertakolbmk3 wrote: > > > Hi to all, > > I'm new here and have been really looking into the europa. After > watching the kitplanes video (awesome) I started gathering info on > this plane. Could a person use the europa xs tri-gear to obtain his > pilots license. I have 35 hours between a c152, c172 and kolb mk3 > ultralight. I really had my mind set on the rv6/6a but after > reading up on the europa and it's great fuel economy/performance/ > useful load I'm unsure now. Are many people using the 1450lbs > gross? What is the cockpit width? I'm 6' and 220 lbs. I'm not sure > how I feel about composites either. I'm looking at one with a 914. > BTW, I'm from central alberta, canada and if there is anyone flying > one that is within driving range please let me know, I would love > to see it in person and try it on for size. > > Thanks, > > Tony > > -------- > Tony B. > > Kolb MKIII C > Rotax 582 > C Gearbox 3.00:1 > WD 66" 3 Blade Prop > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=304132#304132 > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 06:12:19 PM PST US From: Luc Michaud Subject: Europa-List: Looking for a full-time 1-week Europa monowheel flight training session Hello gents, Now that I have purchased my Europa monowheel, I'd like to get trained to fly such a beast. As I do not know how long it will take before my machine is deemed airworthy in Canada, I'm looking for someone that could provide me with a "crash course" ;) on their Europa monowheel. eally I would need to be able to log these hours, as I am sure my insurer would love me dearly for this. I do need to practice the take-offs and landings quite a bit, so maybe it wouldnt be ideal if you want us to go on a cross-country. I give lots of extra points for training in Canada by someone with an instructor rating. I have just renewed my pilot's license, and have not piloted in well over 10 years. I used to fly C152 and gliders, and do not have a lot of hours logged on either. I'm willing to take a week off for that endeavor, sometime after the end of July 2010. You name your spot, your price, your time and... ...well I gotta check anyways with my various bosses (job, wife, banker, etc.) ;) I'm awaiting your proposals. Regards, Luc ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 07:21:27 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Tri Gear europa xs for training From: "albertakolbmk3" Thanks for all the quick responses! What is the cockpit width at the shoulders? What does it cost to rebuild the 914? -------- Tony B. Kolb MKIII C Rotax 582 C Gearbox 3.00:1 WD 66" 3 Blade Prop Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=304275#304275 ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 07:29:55 PM PST US From: Fred Klein Subject: Re: Europa-List: Looking for a full-time 1-week Europa monowheel flight training session On Jul 8, 2010, at 6:10 PM, Luc Michaud wrote: > I'm awaiting your proposals. Luc, Congratulations on completing your Europa purchase and digging into the challenge of registering an "experimental" amateur-built in another country. Unfortunately, I cannot make you a proposal responsive to what you've laid out. I will face a situation similar to yours upon completion of my mono, though I'm happy to say that I have about 600 hours of taildragger time. I'm sure many on this list have experience way beyond mine and have already successfully transitioned to a Europa monowheel who will step up w/ knowledgeable opinions and suggestions on how you might best proceed. FWIW, given what information you've posted, if I were in your shoes, the first thing I'd do is join a local flying club where I'd have access to aircraft that I've been familiar with...spend some time w/ a CFI getting re-familiarized w/ airspace and radio procedures...and re- awaken your piloting skills. Next I would get as much taildragger time as I needed to become comfortable. Only then would I make an effort to get some meaningful time in a Europa. IMHO, only after completing this preliminary work, would time in a Europa be meaningful and allow me to prepare myself for taking the left seat. One of my mantras around flying is to "manage the degree of novelty"...by that I mean to familiarize myself enough in the cockpit so that I can handle most of the variables automatically and allow myself to focus on the "novel" aspects of whatever I'm facing...it has served me well. Perhaps I've misinterpreted your post and have stepped over the line in terms of offering some suggestions when none were asked for...if so, my most sincere apologies. Best of luck, and many happy landings, Fred ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 07:52:34 PM PST US From: Richard Sementilli Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Tri Gear europa xs for training Your email address below doesn't work, gets rejected. Did you get my prior emails? Thanks, RS On Jul 8, 2010, at 10:20 PM, "albertakolbmk3" wrote: > > > > Thanks for all the quick responses! What is the cockpit width at the > shoulders? What does it cost to rebuild the 914? > > -------- > Tony B. > > Kolb MKIII C > Rotax 582 > C Gearbox 3.00:1 > WD 66" 3 Blade Prop > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=304275#304275 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message europa-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Europa-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/europa-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/europa-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.