---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 09/04/14: 9 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:17 AM - Re: Re: Fuel Caps for the Europa Fleet. (Nigel Graham) 2. 10:50 AM - Re: ICOM A 24 handheld radio (787driver) 3. 10:56 AM - Re: Folding bike? (787driver) 4. 11:01 AM - Re: Re: ICOM A 24 handheld radio (William Daniell) 5. 11:58 AM - Re: ICOM A 24 handheld radio (rampil) 6. 12:01 PM - Re: Folding bike? (graeme bird) 7. 12:04 PM - Re: carl pattinson (graeme bird) 8. 12:25 PM - LAA/CAA IFR permission on europas (graeme bird) 9. 02:48 PM - Re: Fuel Caps for the Europa Fleet. (Bud Yerly) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:17:49 AM PST US From: Nigel Graham Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Fuel Caps for the Europa Fleet. I notice that Demon Tweeks supply a range of fuel filler caps that resemble the earlier Classic style. It is difficult to work out the sizes from the limited details given on their site, but a call to them might give you that information. http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/fuel-filler-caps Nigel On 03/09/2014 13:15, Kevin Challis wrote: > > Bud > > If your fuel cap fits the old size can I be put on the list if it's not to late. > > Thanks > > Kevin Challis > > >> On 3 Sep 2014, at 13:47, "rampil" wrote: >> >> >> I believe the non-kludge choices for the loss of an original kit supplied >> fuel cap (which are 70 mm diameter) are: >> >> 1) tear up fuselage and replace existing 70 mm flange with now standard 65 mm flange / cap set >> >> 2) As Bud has offered, have supplier provide a new short production run of 70mm caps >> >> NB: when I mentioned the locking mechanism in my prior post, I was referring >> to the standard twist latch in the cap, not to the key-lock. I do not believe >> the presence or absence of the key-lock has an impact on the diameter and seal issue. >> >> Cheers >> >> -------- >> Ira N224XS >> >> >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=429902#429902 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:50:58 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: ICOM A 24 handheld radio From: "787driver" Truth be told I've found the speaker on the Icom to be quite loud enough to use on just about any general aviation aircraft without a headset. It certainly is not ideal but it's one less thing to fiddle with in an abnormal situation. If all I intended to do was to re-enter the traffic pattern (circuit) and land its perfectly fine for that without a headset. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=429979#429979 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 10:56:07 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Folding bike? From: "787driver" I've tried a number of folding bikes and I would have to second the recommendation for the Brompton. I hate that they are so expensive but I do believe them to be the best. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=429980#429980 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 11:01:16 AM PST US Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: ICOM A 24 handheld radio From: William Daniell Yes I can see that. didnt think of that since my radio went inop on the ground Will William Daniell LONGPORT +57 310 295 0744 On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 12:50 PM, 787driver wrote: > > Truth be told I've found the speaker on the Icom to be quite loud enough > to use on just about any general aviation aircraft without a headset. It > certainly is not ideal but it's one less thing to fiddle with in an > abnormal situation. If all I intended to do was to re-enter the traffic > pattern (circuit) and land its perfectly fine for that without a headset. > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=429979#429979 > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 11:58:49 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: ICOM A 24 handheld radio From: "rampil" Generically speaking, an impedance mismatch of the microphone will cause the a lower transmitted sound volume. That is because the mismatch will cause a lower voltage signal into the transmit input circuit. A whine or squeal is usually the fault of a feedback loop. Could it be that the mike was too close to the headset speaker when you were testing it? Ira -------- Ira N224XS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=429990#429990 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 12:01:55 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Folding bike? From: "graeme bird" I get a brompton in the back of my mono and it doesn't have the extended baggage bay mod. Its very useful for about 6 miles, Shoreham to Brighton, Staverton to Brockworth, Vallance byways to Crawley etc. After a few rides and years you forget the price. They also hold their price for resale. -------- Graeme Bird G-UMPY Mono Classic/XS 912S/Woodcomp 3000/3W Newby: 105 hours 26 months on the Mono g(at)gdbmk.co.uk Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=429991#429991 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 12:04:25 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: carl pattinson From: "graeme bird" How sad, my thoughts are with the family. He was kind enough to advise on several things and took me for a flight from Bicester before mine was finished. -------- Graeme Bird G-UMPY Mono Classic/XS 912S/Woodcomp 3000/3W Newby: 105 hours 26 months on the Mono g(at)gdbmk.co.uk Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=429992#429992 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 12:25:56 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: LAA/CAA IFR permission on europas From: "graeme bird" I am very interested in this when it comes out. I see the article in the LAA mag defining the probably approach for a permit I was trying to find out what the min instrument fit for IFR is? I imagine AH, DI, ASI, VSI, ALT, turn Coordinator, clock? I couldn't work out if it meant the CAA were insisting on certified instruments I cant see the point in DME, VOR etc so perhaps a couple of GPSs Thankfully I have kept my IMC license valid so thats one less thing -------- Graeme Bird G-UMPY Mono Classic/XS 912S/Woodcomp 3000/3W Newby: 105 hours 26 months on the Mono g(at)gdbmk.co.uk Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=429993#429993 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 02:48:45 PM PST US From: "Bud Yerly" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Fuel Caps for the Europa Fleet. Kyle, Caps will be about $35 US plus shipping. Production is just starting. I'll get you added on. Please provide shipping address to my email budyerly@msn.com Regards, Bud Yerly ----- Original Message ----- From: Kyle P To: europa-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 8:40 PM Subject: Re: Europa-List: Fuel Caps for the Europa Fleet. Bud I would like one. Just seeing this post. Kyle Phillipson 2058739493 On Aug 19, 2014 5:25 PM, "Bud Yerly" > wrote: To all owners and operators. I received a call from a client who inadvertently misplaced his gas cap. His kit is a about a 2001 XS and Europa-Aircraft (2004) does not have stock on these older caps. Come to find out, the caps changed in or about 2003. All caps on newer XS kits have a smaller cap and ring (65mmOD). What to check. If you have a fuel cap supplied with your kit made by SPRL that measures 70 mm OD on the gray cap, these caps are no longer in production and the new 65 mm caps do not fit properly. Aircraft Spruce and Wicks do not have any old style caps in inventory. Classic caps and the newer XS kits are available but the cap and flange have to be bought at an average price of about $60-$70. On the older pre 2004 kits if you have the 70 mm cap and you wish to upgrade to the newer style, you will have to cut the fuel ring out and replace. Not fun especially since the diameters are different. Please review the pdf document attached for details on the differences. I am putting together a special order for my Custom Flight Clients for the older 70 mm caps through Newton SPRL. The price is reasonable and less then current retail. I highly recommend that older XS kit owners purchase a spare in the unlikely event your cap may disappear. We are not supplying the key lock. This is a one time shot as it is coming out of my pocket for the R&D. I cannot expect the current Europa Company to support these pre 2004 kit fuel caps as it is not economically viable to do so. However, determined owners like myself will attempt to make a special order through the manufacturer happen to keep my clients happy and supplied. You are all welcome to piggy back on my efforts and research. Email or call in your order to me direct, not through the Matronics site please so as not to clutter up the site. 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