---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 10/11/10: 8 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:06 AM - Space Ship II (GRAHAM SINGLETON) 2. 06:02 AM - Re: Poorly Rotax 914 (Moore, Dave) 3. 06:49 AM - Re: Space Ship II (Troy Maynor) 4. 12:05 PM - DOTH Thu.14th North Weald (Paddy Clarke) 5. 12:37 PM - Re: Re: Space Ship II (Rick Sivier) 6. 01:42 PM - Re: Re: Space Ship II (Greg Fuchs) 7. 02:08 PM - Re: DOTH Thu.14th North Weald (Steven Pitt) 8. 08:39 PM - Re: DOTH Thu.14th North Weald (Kevin Challis) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:06:42 AM PST US From: GRAHAM SINGLETON Subject: Europa-List: Space Ship II off topic but interesting, the Messiah speaks briefly, (Burt)=0Avery nice v ideo clip=0AGraham=0A=0ASpace Ship takes first free flight=0A=0Ahttp://www. virginga lactic.com/ news/item/ vss-enterprise- completes- =0Afirst-manned- glide-flight/ ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:02:02 AM PST US Subject: Re: Europa-List: Poorly Rotax 914 From: "Moore, Dave" Many thanks to those who answered my plea for advice a week ago on my poorly running 914. I really do appreciate the time you took to send such sound technical advice and such supportive advice. (Flat spot when increasing the throttle and sometimes cutting during acceleration). First prize for accuracy of diagnosis must go to Kevin Dilks (He of mobile support for Rotax engines fame), who commented that the factory set up of 914's was often too lean and that often run better by lifting the jet needles by one notch . We did just that yesterday (after checking for bending/sticking throttle cables; leaky fuel pressure connecting tubing; debris in the carbs - all OK). Lifting the jet needles by one notch transformed the engine's operation. The flat spot disappeared, and the engine accelerated smoothly through to 100% and thence to 115% - repeatedly and without hesitation. (We did have a secondary scare when the engine showed signs of fuel starvation at 5000+ RPM. However, we immediately diagnosed, found and rectified blocking fuel filters. A big reminder, especially to new aircraft & those with refurbished fuel systems, how vital it is to check those pesky fuel filters regularly. One of our filters was pretty well blocked with very fine, dark debris after only 2+ hours of running from new). I really can't overstate how helpful everybody's advice was. (Nev, thanks for the tip for transitioning from choke to throttle - works a treat.!). As well as the technical advice, it was hugely comforting to hear from others who'd had similar "teething troubles". I was pretty despondent last week when I sent the plea. A day or two later I was able to assemble a list of things to check, from everyone's advice and cheered by the encouragement from you (Take a special bow, Justin Kennedy, your note was a special morale booster..!). Now, after a couple of days of implementing your suggestions, we appear (touch wood..!) to have sorted the problem. Thank you fellow Europa-ists and fellow forum-ites....! Regards, Dave Dave Moore XS Monowheel Aberdeen, UK Tel: Day: 01224 267815. Home: 01224 572041 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:49:59 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Space Ship II From: "Troy Maynor" Wow! Wish I could go up in that ship! This is the ultimate "experimental" aircraft. Troy do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=315331#315331 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 12:05:03 PM PST US From: Paddy Clarke Subject: Europa-List: DOTH Thu.14th North Weald Hi All, Although it may not be the best day weather wise this week, Thursday is the only day I can manage, and it should be workable. I suggest a DOTH to North Weald( voucher in Flyer). 1200ish as ever, All the Best, Paddy Paddy Clarke Europa G-KIMM ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 12:37:17 PM PST US From: "Rick Sivier" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Re: Space Ship II Perhaps we should have a word with Mr Stanbridge - perhaps the Europa could be adapted? It's only composites after all . . . do Rotax do a rocket variant? Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Troy Maynor Sent: 11 October 2010 14:47 Subject: Europa-List: Re: Space Ship II Wow! Wish I could go up in that ship! This is the ultimate "experimental" aircraft. Troy do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=315331#315331 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 01:42:18 PM PST US From: "Greg Fuchs " Subject: RE: Europa-List: Re: Space Ship II We might have a talk with Acme Rockets. Wile Coyote has been using them successfully (somewhat) for years :) Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick Sivier Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 7:09 AM Subject: RE: Europa-List: Re: Space Ship II --> Perhaps we should have a word with Mr Stanbridge - perhaps the Europa could be adapted? It's only composites after all . . . do Rotax do a rocket variant? Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Troy Maynor Sent: 11 October 2010 14:47 Subject: Europa-List: Re: Space Ship II Wow! Wish I could go up in that ship! This is the ultimate "experimental" aircraft. Troy do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=315331#315331 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 02:08:33 PM PST US From: "Steven Pitt" Subject: Re: Europa-List: DOTH Thu.14th North Weald Hope to be there. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paddy Clarke" Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 8:00 PM Subject: Europa-List: DOTH Thu.14th North Weald > > Hi All, > Although it may not be the best day weather wise this week, Thursday is > the only day I can manage, and it should be workable. I suggest a DOTH to > North Weald( voucher in Flyer). > 1200ish as ever, > All the Best, Paddy > Paddy Clarke > Europa G-KIMM > > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 08:39:10 PM PST US Subject: Re: Europa-List: DOTH Thu.14th North Weald From: Kevin Challis I will try to be there Kevin Challis On 11 Oct 2010, at 20:00, Paddy Clarke wrote: > > Hi All, > Although it may not be the best day weather wise this week, Thursday is the only day I can manage, and it should be workable. I suggest a DOTH to North Weald( voucher in Flyer). > 1200ish as ever, > All the Best, Paddy > Paddy Clarke > Europa G-KIMM > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.