---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 03/08/16: 12 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:11 AM - Crossing the Channel? (Glenn Perry) 2. 03:37 AM - Re: Crossing the =?UTF-8?Q?Channel=3F? (davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk) 3. 03:39 AM - Re: Crossing the Channel? (Kevin Challis) 4. 06:00 AM - Re: Crossing the Channel? (David Watts) 5. 06:37 AM - Re: Crossing the Channel? (Roger Sheridan) 6. 06:50 AM - Re: Crossing the Channel? (david park) 7. 09:03 AM - Rotax 914 oil tank (spcialeffects) 8. 10:56 AM - Smart Ass Ordered (graeme bird) 9. 12:55 PM - Re: Smart Ass Ordered (graeme bird) 10. 01:48 PM - Re: Re: Smart Ass Ordered (davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk) 11. 02:04 PM - Re: Re: Smart Ass Ordered (David Watts) 12. 02:18 PM - Re: Arplast news (italianjon) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:11:24 AM PST US From: Glenn Perry Subject: Europa-List: Crossing the Channel? Hello everybody, Im new to the Europa and the forum. I hope to be heading to France in a few weeks and was looking for some advice regarding an entry Airport. I will be crossing around Lydd as that is where the channel in the narrowest. I need to gain more confidence in the plane before going further over water. Where would you suggest I clear customs/Immigration into France, bearing in mind that I speak no French? Any advise would be most appreciated. Glenn Perry G-DLCB Classic Mono ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:37:24 AM PST US From: davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk Subject: Re: Europa-List: Crossing the =?UTF-8?Q?Channel=3F? Glenn, Le Touquet is very well set up for first timers, especially if you are not planning to go deep into France. The only minor drawback is that they charge you 20 euros or some such - more like English A/Fs than French standards. If you are going further into France then Troyes is a good choice, with customs (on request) and UL91 on tap and an interesting city to overnight in. I attach last year's Le Touquet briefing sheet that was prepared for the annual Europa Club Fly out (due May 21st this year), which is set up with Channel virgins in mind. Are you in the Europa club? If not I strongly recommend it, also you will find a wealth of relevant info & what I like to feel is the best aviation weather page on the club site (www.theeuropaclub.org [5]). You are welcome to give me a ring if you have specific queries - number on club website & in club magazine (Europa Flyer). Regards, David Joyce, GXSDJ, Club Trips organiser On 2016-03-08 10:10, Glenn Perry wrote: > > Hello everybody, > > Im new to the Europa and the forum. I hope to be heading to France in a few weeks and was looking for some advice regarding an entry Airport. I will be crossing around Lydd as that is where the channel in the narrowest. I need to gain more confidence in the plane before going further over water. > Where would you suggest I clear customs/Immigration into France, bearing in mind that I speak no French? Any advise would be most appreciated. > > Glenn Perry G-DLCB Classic Mono > Links: ------ [1] http://www.buildersbooks.com [2] http://www.matronics.com/contribution [3] http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List [4] http://forums.matronics.com [5] http://www.theeuropaclub.org ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 03:39:29 AM PST US From: Kevin Challis Subject: Re: Europa-List: Crossing the Channel? Glenn http://www.aeroport-letouquet.com/en/ Le Touquet is a good start, uk prices (expensive) not French prices but so m any Brits fly there it is really setup for us. Bikes to hire or a walk into t own which is very pleasant. English on the radio. Have fun. Kevin Challis G ODJG > On 8 Mar 2016, at 10:10, Glenn Perry wrote: > > > Hello everybody, > > Im new to the Europa and the forum. I hope to be heading to France in a fe w weeks and was looking for some advice regarding an entry Airport. I will b e crossing around Lydd as that is where the channel in the narrowest. I need to gain more confidence in the plane before going further over water. > Where would you suggest I clear customs/Immigration into France, bearing i n mind that I speak no French? Any advise would be most appreciated. > > Glenn Perry G-DLCB Classic Mono > ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:00:30 AM PST US Subject: Re: Europa-List: Crossing the Channel? From: David Watts Glen, I have to admit that I normally avoid LeTorquet due to the charges but I hav e to admit that the last time I went there, September 2015 the landing fee w as a reasonable =82=AC12 Dave Watts G-BXDY Classic Mono 2,200 hours > On 8 Mar 2016, at 11:35, davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk wrote: > > Glenn, Le Touquet is very well set up for first timers, especially if you a re not planning to go deep into France. The only minor drawback is that they charge you 20 euros or some such - more like English A/Fs than French stand ards. If you are going further into France then Troyes is a good choice, wit h customs (on request) and UL91 on tap and an interesting city to overnight i n. I attach last year's Le Touquet briefing sheet that was prepared for the a nnual Europa Club Fly out (due May 21st this year), which is set up with Cha nnel virgins in mind. Are you in the Europa club? If not I strongly recommen d it, also you will find a wealth of relevant info & what I like to feel is t he best aviation weather page on the club site (www.theeuropaclub.org). You a re welcome to give me a ring if you have specific queries - number on club w ebsite & in club magazine (Europa Flyer). > > Regards, David Joyce, GXSDJ, Club Trips organiser > > > > >> On 2016-03-08 10:10, Glenn Perry wrote: >> >> >> Hello everybody, >> >> Im new to the Europa and the forum. I hope to be heading to France in a f ew weeks and was looking for some advice regarding an entry Airport. I will b e crossing around Lydd as that is where the channel in the narrowest. I need to gain more confidence in the plane before going further over water. >> Where would you suggest I clear customs/Immigration into France, bearing i n mind that I speak no French? Any advise would be most appreciated. >> >> Glenn Perry G-DLCB Classic Mono >> >> ">www.buildersbooks.com >> .matronics.com/contribution >> ttp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List >> ics.com >> .matronics.com/contribution >> >> >> > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:37:46 AM PST US From: Roger Sheridan Subject: Re: Europa-List: Crossing the Channel? I've had good service from Rennes, less than 10 Euro ldg fee, free parking a t the very friendly Aeroclub with wifi. http://www.acriv.org/ Have always emailed ahead to the club, Ops & customs. Never saw any customs o fficials. Bon vol, Roger Sent from my iPad > On 8 Mar 2016, at 14:59, David Watts wrote: > > Glen, > I have to admit that I normally avoid LeTorquet due to the charges but I h ave to admit that the last time I went there, September 2015 the landing fee was a reasonable =82=AC12 > Dave Watts G-BXDY Classic Mono 2,200 hours > >> On 8 Mar 2016, at 11:35, davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk wrote: >> >> Glenn, Le Touquet is very well set up for first timers, especially if you are not planning to go deep into France. The only minor drawback is that th ey charge you 20 euros or some such - more like English A/Fs than French sta ndards. If you are going further into France then Troyes is a good choice, w ith customs (on request) and UL91 on tap and an interesting city to overnigh t in. I attach last year's Le Touquet briefing sheet that was prepared for t he annual Europa Club Fly out (due May 21st this year), which is set up with Channel virgins in mind. Are you in the Europa club? If not I strongly reco mmend it, also you will find a wealth of relevant info & what I like to feel is the best aviation weather page on the club site (www.theeuropaclub.org). You are welcome to give me a ring if you have specific queries - number on club website & in club magazine (Europa Flyer). >> >> Regards, David Joyce, GXSDJ, Club Trips organiser >> >> >> >> >>> On 2016-03-08 10:10, Glenn Perry wrote: >>> >>> >>> Hello everybody, >>> >>> Im new to the Europa and the forum. I hope to be heading to France in a f ew weeks and was looking for some advice regarding an entry Airport. I will b e crossing around Lydd as that is where the channel in the narrowest. I need to gain more confidence in the plane before going further over water. >>> Where would you suggest I clear customs/Immigration into France, bearing in mind that I speak no French? Any advise would be most appreciated. >>> >>> Glenn Perry G-DLCB Classic Mono >>> >>> ">www.buildersbooks.com >>> .matronics.com/contribution >>> ttp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List >>> ics.com >>> .matronics.com/contribution >>> >>> >>> >> ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:50:29 AM PST US From: david park Subject: Re: Europa-List: Crossing the Channel? Glenn, I ususaly go via Rochester where you can pick up UL91 fuel, file flight plan, and route short crossing and down to LeTouquet where Avgas is available and very helpful staff. Went to Beauvais last time? dont go there ??? Came back via Caen direct to Sleap. First time I suggest LeTouquet. Need PLB David Park G-LDVO dpark748@icloud.com dpark748@hotmail.co.uk Mobile (1) 07789 755 301 Mobile (2) 07505 278 386 > On 8 Mar 2016, at 10:10, Glenn Perry wrote: > > > Hello everybody, > > Im new to the Europa and the forum. I hope to be heading to France in a few weeks and was looking for some advice regarding an entry Airport. I will be crossing around Lydd as that is where the channel in the narrowest. I need to gain more confidence in the plane before going further over water. > Where would you suggest I clear customs/Immigration into France, bearing in mind that I speak no French? Any advise would be most appreciated. > > Glenn Perry G-DLCB Classic Mono > > > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:03:50 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Rotax 914 oil tank From: "spcialeffects" Hi all. Looking for a rotax oil tank for my 914. Would like one as new and unused as possible. Please pm or email me. Many thanks Frank Xuereb kit#165 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=453566#453566 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 10:56:39 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Smart Ass Ordered From: "graeme bird" Smart Ass 3 on order after seeing David J's picture and hearing all about it (not 100 though David). Had tried to order before but it was out of production/being revamped or something. Permit revalidation also arrived today after Autopilot test results were approved by the LAA. Its tally ho boys. BTW enjoyed the Europa Bash at Kenilworth, good seminars, good conversation, pool and food -------- Graeme Bird G-UMPY Mono Classic/XS FFW 912S/Woodcomp 3000/3W Newby: 200 hours 4 years on the Mono g(at)gdbmk.co.uk Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=453573#453573 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 12:55:53 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Smart Ass Ordered From: "graeme bird" The Smart Ass can alert on undercarriage still up with a switch/sensor. Has anyone installed one? Maybe a hall effect or reed switch on the swing arm or on the retraction leaver I guess. I suppose a micro switch would be a bad idea as it can get wet in the wheel well. -------- Graeme Bird G-UMPY Mono Classic/XS FFW 912S/Woodcomp 3000/3W Newby: 200 hours 4 years on the Mono g(at)gdbmk.co.uk Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=453577#453577 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 01:48:44 PM PST US From: davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Smart Ass Ordered Graeme, I have a micro switch in the detent so that it only gets activated when the wheel is down and locked. It is a waterproof microswitch and has never given any problem. Regards, David, GXSDJ On 2016-03-08 20:54, graeme bird wrote: > > The Smart Ass can alert on undercarriage still up with a switch/sensor. Has anyone installed one? Maybe a hall effect or reed switch on the swing arm or on the retraction leaver I guess. I suppose a micro switch would be a bad idea as it can get wet in the wheel well. > > -------- > Graeme Bird > G-UMPY > Mono Classic/XS FFW 912S/Woodcomp 3000/3W > Newby: 200 hours 4 years on the Mono > g(at)gdbmk.co.uk > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=453577#453577 [1] > Links: ------ [1] http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=453577#453577 [2] http://www.buildersbooks.com [3] http://www.matronics.com/contribution [4] http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List [5] http://forums.matronics.com ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 02:04:02 PM PST US Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Smart Ass Ordered From: David Watts Graeme, I have had a micro switch on the outrigger mechanism for 16 years now with no problems. They seem pretty well sealed. I have also linked it to the SmartAss since I fitted that last year. Dave Watts G-BXDY Classic Mono 2,200 hours > On 8 Mar 2016, at 20:54, graeme bird wrote: > > > The Smart Ass can alert on undercarriage still up with a switch/sensor. Has anyone installed one? Maybe a hall effect or reed switch on the swing arm or on the retraction leaver I guess. I suppose a micro switch would be a bad idea as it can get wet in the wheel well. > > -------- > Graeme Bird > G-UMPY > Mono Classic/XS FFW 912S/Woodcomp 3000/3W > Newby: 200 hours 4 years on the Mono > g(at)gdbmk.co.uk > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=453577#453577 > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 02:18:29 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Arplast news From: "italianjon" Just bumping this topic because of this line:- "As for the after-sales service thousands of propellers that rotate, a welcome solution is about to be announced." Has anyone heard what the welcome solution is yet? 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