Europa-List Digest Archive

Sun 07/25/10


Total Messages Posted: 5



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     1. 12:05 PM - Re: Europa-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 07/24/10 (John Wigney)
     2. 12:05 PM - Re: Europa-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 07/24/10 (John Wigney)
     3. 12:19 PM - Re: ELSA saga continues (rampil)
     4. 02:01 PM - Re: Re: ELSA saga continues (Bud Yerly)
     5. 03:02 PM - Woodcomp SR3000 (Carl Pattinson)
 
 
 


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    Time: 12:05:37 PM PST US
    From: John Wigney <johnwigney@windstream.net>
    Subject: Re: Europa-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 07/24/10
    Hi Will, I really have no idea if Decalin is approved by Rotax.. It never occurred to me to inquire. Initially, I used 'TCP' which is the Alcor product containing the active chemical, tri cresyl phosphate. 'TCP' was available earlier and was used extensively by general aviation. This was a certified product but has now been taken off the market. My understanding is that the solvent carrier on this product was toxic if a container leaked during flight. "Decalin RunUp" uses a different formulation which is not volatile. See http://www.decalinchemicals.com/fueladditive.html In any event, do read the MSDS information. I do know that I never get any lead fouling on my plugs and the lead appears to be scavenged well by my semi-synthetic oil (Valvoline Durablend 10W-40) which is approved by Rotax. Since I have always used this type of product, I have no comparative information. Cheers, John John > From: William Daniell <wdaniell@etb.net.co> > Subject: Re: Re : Europa-List: Travel Tool Kit > John > is decalin approved by rotax? Are there any alternatives? I use 100LL > all the time as well. > Will > > John Wigney wrote: > > Hi Troy, > > Glad to hear that things are going well. My monowheel check list > includes the following:- > > * Multi tip screwdriver > * Inexpensive metric and inch sockets and ratchet handle (e.g. > Harbor Freight supply) > * Spark plug wrench > * Metric Allen wrenches > * Small adjustable wrench > * Bag with common sizes of washers, bolts, screws, nuts, etc. > * Needle nose pliers. > * Tape & scissors. > * 1 quart oil > * Small bottle of NPG+ coolant > * Spark plugs > * Decalin fuel additive - > http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/Decalin.php (I > always use 100LL) > * Tow line for the tailwheel > * Tie downs > * Rotax voltage regulator (~200 hours life at best?) > * Jacking block > * Spare inner tube - Wicks Aircraft item # TB-MTAT8X6, this fits > 8.00-6 & 7.00-6 tires. My tire is a 7.00-6, 6 ply. > * ?? > > I hope you can drag your plane into the air when you put it all on > board. Just kidding - never a problem. > > Cheers, John > N262WF > Mooresville, North Carolina >


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    Time: 12:05:37 PM PST US
    From: John Wigney <johnwigney@windstream.net>
    Subject: Re: Europa-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 07/24/10
    Hi Will, I really have no idea if Decalin is approved by Rotax.. It never occurred to me to inquire. Initially, I used 'TCP' which is the Alcor product containing the active chemical, tri cresyl phosphate. 'TCP' was available earlier and was used extensively by general aviation. This was a certified product but has now been taken off the market. My understanding is that the solvent carrier on this product was toxic if a container leaked during flight. "Decalin RunUp" uses a different formulation which is not volatile. See http://www.decalinchemicals.com/fueladditive.html In any event, do read the MSDS information. I do know that I never get any lead fouling on my plugs and the lead appears to be scavenged well by my semi-synthetic oil (Valvoline Durablend 10W-40) which is approved by Rotax. Since I have always used this type of product, I have no comparative information. Cheers, John John > From: William Daniell <wdaniell@etb.net.co> > Subject: Re: Re : Europa-List: Travel Tool Kit > John > is decalin approved by rotax? Are there any alternatives? I use 100LL > all the time as well. > Will > > John Wigney wrote: > > Hi Troy, > > Glad to hear that things are going well. My monowheel check list > includes the following:- > > * Multi tip screwdriver > * Inexpensive metric and inch sockets and ratchet handle (e.g. > Harbor Freight supply) > * Spark plug wrench > * Metric Allen wrenches > * Small adjustable wrench > * Bag with common sizes of washers, bolts, screws, nuts, etc. > * Needle nose pliers. > * Tape & scissors. > * 1 quart oil > * Small bottle of NPG+ coolant > * Spark plugs > * Decalin fuel additive - > http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/Decalin.php (I > always use 100LL) > * Tow line for the tailwheel > * Tie downs > * Rotax voltage regulator (~200 hours life at best?) > * Jacking block > * Spare inner tube - Wicks Aircraft item # TB-MTAT8X6, this fits > 8.00-6 & 7.00-6 tires. My tire is a 7.00-6, 6 ply. > * ?? > > I hope you can drag your plane into the air when you put it all on > board. Just kidding - never a problem. > > Cheers, John > N262WF > Mooresville, North Carolina >


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    Time: 12:19:04 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: ELSA saga continues
    From: "rampil" <ira.rampil@gmail.com>
    Hey Bud, I am sure I am missing something here! Why in heaven's name would anyone ever want to convert an MG to LSA? By performance and by privilege that would be a serious downgrade. Ira -------- Ira N224XS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=306241#306241


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    Time: 02:01:42 PM PST US
    From: "Bud Yerly" <budyerly@msn.com>
    Subject: Re: ELSA saga continues
    Ira, It seems that some folks just do not get it. They have no medical, so they see they can fly under the LSA guidelines. So they call the FAA and EAA, and they are told correctly, if you want to fly under the LSA pilot rules, the MG must meet LSA guidelines, which is correct, however, they can't get it through their head that the glider rating frees them from the LSA bonds. Go figure. Bud ----- Original Message ----- From: rampil<mailto:ira.rampil@gmail.com> To: europa-list@matronics.com<mailto:europa-list@matronics.com> Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 3:18 PM Subject: Europa-List: Re: ELSA saga continues <ira.rampil@gmail.com<mailto:ira.rampil@gmail.com>> Hey Bud, I am sure I am missing something here! Why in heaven's name would anyone ever want to convert an MG to LSA? By performance and by privilege that would be a serious downgrade. Ira -------- Ira N224XS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=306241#306241<http://forums .matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=306241#306241> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List<http://www.matronics.com/N avigator?Europa-List> http://www.matronics.com/contribution<http://www.matronics.com/contributi on>


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    Time: 03:02:14 PM PST US
    From: "Carl Pattinson" <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
    Subject: Woodcomp SR3000
    Hi, Anyone have the scimitar blade version of the SR3000. We have just assembled ours back from the factory and the microswitch cams appear to be set incorrectly - we were told by Woodcomp that they had been set by the factory and all that would be needed was to reassemble the prop. The adjustment instruction sheet says the fine pitch should cut out at 18 degrees (safety backup cut out at 17 degrees). Ours is tripping at 12.5 degrees so significantly less than the reccomended figure. I am wondering if the angle settings are different for the scimitar blades as opposed to the normal straight ones. The coarse pitch switch trips at 27 degrees. Does anyone have experience of setting up one of these props? Thanks in advance. Carl Pattinson G-LABS




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