---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 02/02/17: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:46 AM - Painting (William Daniell) 2. 06:16 AM - Re: Painting (rampil) 3. 07:05 AM - Aluminium spec (flyingphil2) 4. 12:36 PM - Re: Painting (davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk) 5. 03:24 PM - Re: Dynon Pitot/AOA (carlp101) 6. 03:33 PM - Re: EUROPA XS GAS STRUTS (carlp101) 7. 03:43 PM - Re: Trips 2017 UK/Europe (carlp101) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:46:53 AM PST US From: William Daniell Subject: Europa-List: Painting Finally after 12 years ....HJ460 is now in its hangar awaiting paint. We fired up the engine and the dynon and much to my surprise everthing works I realize that this is not over and I have merely completed phase 1. HJ460 is a "fast build" (hahahaha) with gel coat over wings and fuselage and the cloth flying surfaces are filled and sanded. She has the minor dings and epoxy drips from 12 years of constructions. PAINTING the plan suggested by the Colombian painter is - sand gel coat with fine paper - fill all visible dings with micro - apply epoxy primer - sand - fill with polyester filler - re primer - paint (white) with aircraft paint. - Lacquer on top Any input gratefully received. Does this sound like a plan? Is polyester car filler appropriate? Many thanks WIll William Daniell LONGPORT +57 310 295 0744 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:16:35 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Painting From: "rampil" I would not mix chemistries. Use expo micro, not polyester for filling. When you say aircraft paint, you realize that there are dozens of different kinds of aircraft paint, some suitable for fabric, some for metal and composite. I recommend Dupont Imron with Clearcoat finish. This is my choice as it is extremely hard and scratch resistant. It is expensive and is (cyanide) toxic. Have a professional spray it for you. My 13 year old is still looking good. -------- Ira N224XS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=465651#465651 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:05:01 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Aluminium spec From: "flyingphil2" I'm sure this was discussed before but I can't find the posting. Could someone advise what the material spec is for the aluminium used on the instrument module sub panels (and also the flap brackets)? Thanks, Phil Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=465652#465652 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 12:36:22 PM PST US From: davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk Subject: Re: Europa-List: Painting William, If you use gel coat there is just a single layer to spray on and then you wet & dry sand most of it off, going progressively through 400, 1200 and 2000 grit to produce the most superb and very durable finirsh. You do not need any primer or UV barrier as gel coat includes those. Regards, David, GXSDJ On 2017-02-02 11:45, William Daniell wrote: > Finally after 12 years ....HJ460 is now in its hangar awaiting paint. We fired up the engine and the dynon and much to my surprise everthing works > > I realize that this is not over and I have merely completed phase 1. > > HJ460 is a "fast build" (hahahaha) with gel coat over wings and fuselage and the cloth flying surfaces are filled and sanded. She has the minor dings and epoxy drips from 12 years of constructions. > > PAINTING the plan suggested by the Colombian painter is > > * sand gel coat with fine paper > * fill all visible dings with micro > * apply epoxy primer > * sand > * fill with polyester filler > * re primer > * paint (white) with aircraft paint. > * Lacquer on top > > Any input gratefully received. Does this sound like a plan? Is polyester car filler appropriate? Many thanks > > WIll > > William Daniell LONGPORT > > +57 310 295 0744 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 03:24:59 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Dynon Pitot/AOA From: "carlp101" Hi all, I took delivery of my Dynon heated pitot/AOA probe today. I'm aiming to replace the existing pitot with this one. As Dynon says the tip of the probe can be anywhere from 2-12 inches from the leading edge, approx 6 inches below the wing surface and half way along the wing, I think this location will be OK. I'll measure it tomorrow. As I have a classic wing the next challenge will be fitting the probe and the wiring. I'll give Andy Draper a call too to get his advice, but hopefully I can use the existing mounting and modify the mounting tube I also got from Dynon. I have just finished adding my cabin lighting (red dimable LED), so the heated pitot should be the final bit of kit I need before I'm ready to apply for the removal of the VFR restriction. Wish me luck as I may be first-of-type. All the best. Carl Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=465662#465662 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 03:33:57 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: EUROPA XS GAS STRUTS From: "carlp101" Hi Bill, I called IGS and sent them the details of my struts. They came back and said they could not re-gas them because they were custom struts made for Europa. They said I had to contact them. Have you had yours returned yet? Are they OK? Do you have a contact at IGS I could speak to? Many thanks Carl Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=465663#465663 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 03:43:15 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Trips 2017 UK/Europe From: "carlp101" Hi Roland, I'm interested in this three day trip, but I've never flown in Europe. Do you know if anyone else from the UK has shown an interest in this event? I'd appreciate tagging along with someone who has some experience (plus it would be more fun). Regards Carl G-URMS Roland wrote: > Hi David and all, > > after reply from Jens I'm pleased to let you know, that all Europa-pilots are very welcome at the OUV-summer meeting, which will take place at > > Bad Drkheim EDRF from 16th-18th June 2017 > > Mogas is available at EDRF and no landing fees will be charged on arrival. > > More details will follow (accomodation/camping, restaurants, daytrips....). > > So please save the date by now! And David, please advertise also for the club-members. > > Regards > Roland > PH-ZTI > XS TG 914 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=465664#465664 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.