---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 09/12/17: 11 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:04 AM - Re: Battery (Remi Guerner) 2. 01:48 AM - Re: Rebuilding my panel (willydewey) 3. 05:45 AM - Re: Re: Rebuilding my panel (Christoph Both) 4. 06:21 AM - Re: Rebuilding my panel (h&jeuropa) 5. 07:02 AM - VENTILATION IN FLIGHT & POSITIVE CABIN PRESSURE (willydewey) 6. 07:35 AM - Re: VENTILATION IN FLIGHT & POSITIVE CABIN PRESSURE (Kevin Challis) 7. 07:36 AM - iLevil and Ipad (willydewey) 8. 07:43 AM - Re: Radio interference (willydewey) 9. 07:56 AM - Re: VENTILATION IN FLIGHT & POSITIVE CABIN PRESSURE (david park) 10. 09:56 AM - Re: Re: Radio interference (David Watts) 11. 05:53 PM - Re: VENTILATION IN FLIGHT & POSITIVE CABIN PRESSURE (Robert Borger) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:04:03 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Battery From: "Remi Guerner" Hello Jim, >From what I read in the Rotax Install Manuals, all versions old and new, the Ducati regulator is supposed to delivers 14 plus or minus .3 Volts. Mine consistently regulates at 13,9 - 14 volts. I have been using an SB7800 lithium battery for two years / 200 hours now and that works just fine. Regards Remi Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472818#472818 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:48:38 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Rebuilding my panel From: "willydewey" Anyone on this tack tried the iLevil in a EuropaXS ? Where to mount it and what results obtained in flight. I understand it transmits wirelessly to an Ipad or Andrid device. Not over enamoured with these screens due to reflection issues -------- Give a wise man knowledge and he will be yet wiser Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472819#472819 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:45:38 AM PST US From: Christoph Both Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Rebuilding my panel GRT since 5 years. Work great, affordable and good customer support. Christoph Both #223 Wolfville Nova Scotia, Canada On 2017-09-11, 21:28, "owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com on behalf of Jeremy Fisher" wrote: I can recommend GRT Avionics. Great support and less expensive. Jerry Fisher > On Sep 11, 2017, at 2:16 PM, Matt Dovey wrote: > > > Hi, I've not been very impressed with Dynon. My friend is on his 4th Skyview screen. Returned one screen before the aircraft flew and another during test flying. The other two since then. > Had the quote through from Adams Aviation today for the Garmin G3X and G5. > Sensors for a Rotax and all the other items for fitting 5,489 with out VAT. :x > That's a far chunk of cash. I'll have a look for alternatives I think. > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472799#472799 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:21:34 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Rebuilding my panel From: "h&jeuropa" When evaluating EFIS systems, be sure to look at the availability and cost of data upgrades. You may find large differences. Jim Butcher Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472826#472826 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:02:30 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: VENTILATION IN FLIGHT & POSITIVE CABIN PRESSURE From: "willydewey" I recently returned from a summer trip to Germany and Austria in G-IANI wonderful trip but temperatures at 2000 ft rose in the cockpit to 44 deg C and CO2 from the exhaust bothered me most of the time.. When on the ground the 914 was a problem to start probably by fuel being evaporated in the carbs and consequential vapour lock I have the Standard NACA vents (broken but open) but these didnt work at all well. Ian gave me a Mecaplex vent which unfortunalty doesnt match the curve of the screen and maybe it would if fitted foul the locking handle. During the winter months I would like to redress the situation and would be grateful for advice, in screen vents for example. Is it feasible to block or restrict the entrance where the flap drive enters the fuselage? If this is possible the CO2 problem might improve Any help or tips much appreciated. I do have the vapour return line installed back to the tank as required by the LAA and was recently checked and a logbook entry made. Once started from cold the 914 ran faultlessly even in those high temperatures Both cylinder head and oil temperatures were within limits. -------- Give a wise man knowledge and he will be yet wiser Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472829#472829 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:35:32 AM PST US From: Kevin Challis Subject: Re: Europa-List: VENTILATION IN FLIGHT & POSITIVE CABIN PRESSURE Been through the same cabin ventilation issues tried negative pressure but carbon monoxide in cockpit and a blast of air from my fuel selector location in the tunnel. I now have 3d printed deflectors on inside of air vents to direct air to blow over body/face and an extra air vent on top of the cockpit also 3d printed with a closable moveable vent inside to direct the air where required. It works well but did take me 7 versions to get right. Tested in SW France this summer. Kevin Challis G ODJG > On 12 Sep 2017, at 15:02, willydewey wrote: > > > I recently returned from a summer trip to Germany and Austria in G-IANI > wonderful trip but temperatures at 2000 ft rose in the cockpit to 44 deg C > and CO2 from the exhaust bothered me most of the time.. > When on the ground the 914 was a problem to start probably by fuel being evaporated in the carbs and consequential vapour lock > I have the Standard NACA vents (broken but open) but these didnt work at all well. Ian gave me a Mecaplex vent which unfortunalty doesnt match the curve of the screen and maybe it would if fitted foul the locking handle. > During the winter months I would like to redress the situation and would be grateful for advice, in screen vents for example. Is it feasible to block or restrict the entrance where the flap drive enters the fuselage? If this is possible the CO2 problem might improve > Any help or tips much appreciated. > I do have the vapour return line installed back to the tank as required by the LAA and was recently checked and a logbook entry made. > Once started from cold the 914 ran faultlessly even in those high temperatures Both cylinder head and oil temperatures were within limits. > > -------- > Give a wise man knowledge and he will be yet wiser > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472829#472829 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 07:36:26 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: iLevil and Ipad From: "willydewey" I have purchased the latest SW iLevil and am looking for advice where to fit it. I have played with it out of the aircraft and find that when rolling and turning it does not perform well and hangs up when the "aircraft" is level. I imagine the sensors need resetting but am not sure how this is done Leaving it swithed off for a day or so does not solve the problem.. I know one UK Europa has one fitted but I dont have contact with the builder/ owner..If I fit it atop of the cowling will the mass of the engine and other electronics affect the magnetometers? I am reluctant to fit it remotley as this would entail longish wire runs and messy plumbing for the static and pitot tubing Any advice would be much appreciated regards Bill Dewey -------- Give a wise man knowledge and he will be yet wiser Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472832#472832 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:43:16 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Radio interference From: "willydewey" Hi Mike I had a similar problem with my Europa and traced it down to my cheap Iphone/pad charger.. I think the Guardian (not cheap) may be one way to go. Otherwise its a suck it and see situation with liberal use of chokes and capacitors in circuits Hope you can sort it Bill Dewey -------- Give a wise man knowledge and he will be yet wiser Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472834#472834 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 07:56:02 AM PST US Subject: Re: Europa-List: VENTILATION IN FLIGHT & POSITIVE CABIN PRESSURE From: david park Simple and very effective available from ac spruce. Dave Park G-LDVO > On 12 Sep 2017, at 15:33, Kevin Challis wrote: > > > Been through the same cabin ventilation issues tried negative pressure but carbon monoxide in cockpit and a blast of air from my fuel selector locatio n in the tunnel. > > I now have 3d printed deflectors on inside of air vents to direct air to b low over body/face and an extra air vent on top of the cockpit also 3d print ed with a closable moveable vent inside to direct the air where required. It works well but did take me 7 versions to get right. > > Tested in SW France this summer. > > Kevin Challis > G ODJG > > >> On 12 Sep 2017, at 15:02, willydewey wrote: >> >> >> I recently returned from a summer trip to Germany and Austria in G-IANI >> wonderful trip but temperatures at 2000 ft rose in the cockpit to 44 deg C >> and CO2 from the exhaust bothered me most of the time.. >> When on the ground the 914 was a problem to start probably by fuel being e vaporated in the carbs and consequential vapour lock >> I have the Standard NACA vents (broken but open) but these didnt work at a ll well. Ian gave me a Mecaplex vent which unfortunalty doesnt match the cur ve of the screen and maybe it would if fitted foul the locking handle. >> During the winter months I would like to redress the situation and would b e grateful for advice, in screen vents for example. Is it feasible to block o r restrict the entrance where the flap drive enters the fuselage? If this is possible the CO2 problem might improve >> Any help or tips much appreciated. >> I do have the vapour return line installed back to the tank as required b y the LAA and was recently checked and a logbook entry made. >> Once started from cold the 914 ran faultlessly even in those high tempera tures Both cylinder head and oil temperatures were within limits. >> >> -------- >> Give a wise man knowledge and he will be yet wiser >> >> >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472829#472829 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= > > > ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 09:56:03 AM PST US Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Radio interference From: David Watts Hi all There have been several messages about radio interference from cheap USB chargers and I keep meaning to put a message out about it as I have spent quite a bit of time sorting this out. What I have found is that there are car cigarette type chargers win USB outlets that use a completely different electronic technology which they call Smart Charging (not smart phone charging). A good example of these is by a manufacturer called 1byOne and they market a triple output charger with each outlet supplying up to 2.4 Amps. They are available from Amazon for around 6. There are others available. I and my friend have been using them for quite a while and there is no interference at all no matter how close they are to the radio. Dave Watts, G-BXDY Classic Mono > On 12 Sep 2017, at 15:43, willydewey wrote: > > > Hi Mike > I had a similar problem with my Europa and traced it down to my cheap Iphone/pad charger.. I think the Guardian (not cheap) may be one way to go. Otherwise its a suck it and see situation with liberal use of chokes and capacitors in circuits > > Hope you can sort it > > Bill Dewey > > -------- > Give a wise man knowledge and he will be yet wiser > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472834#472834 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 05:53:58 PM PST US From: Robert Borger Subject: Re: Europa-List: VENTILATION IN FLIGHT & POSITIVE CABIN PRESSURE Will, I=99d have to recommend the Ultimate Ventilator available through Aircraft Spruce. ( http://www.europaowners.org/main.php?g2_itemId=63921 & http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/ultimatevent.php?clickkey= 29703 ) I have them installed on my Europa and they do an excellent job of getting air into the cockpit. They aren=99t cheap, but I guess this is a case of getting what you pay for. Just my 2=C2=A2, YMMV. Blue skies & tailwinds, Bob Borger Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop (75 hrs). Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP 3705 Lynchburg Dr. Corinth, TX 76208-5331 Cel: 817-992-1117 rlborger@mac.com On Sep 12, 2017, at 9:02 AM, willydewey wrote: I recently returned from a summer trip to Germany and Austria in G-IANI wonderful trip but temperatures at 2000 ft rose in the cockpit to 44 deg C and CO2 from the exhaust bothered me most of the time.. When on the ground the 914 was a problem to start probably by fuel being evaporated in the carbs and consequential vapour lock I have the Standard NACA vents (broken but open) but these didnt work at all well. Ian gave me a Mecaplex vent which unfortunalty doesnt match the curve of the screen and maybe it would if fitted foul the locking handle. During the winter months I would like to redress the situation and would be grateful for advice, in screen vents for example. Is it feasible to block or restrict the entrance where the flap drive enters the fuselage? If this is possible the CO2 problem might improve Any help or tips much appreciated. I do have the vapour return line installed back to the tank as required by the LAA and was recently checked and a logbook entry made. Once started from cold the 914 ran faultlessly even in those high temperatures Both cylinder head and oil temperatures were within limits. -------- Give a wise man knowledge and he will be yet wiser ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.