Europa-List Digest Archive

Wed 12/26/18


Total Messages Posted: 4



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     1. 06:42 AM - Re: Europa Club Safety Advice: Cracked U/C Frame (graeme bird)
     2. 09:29 AM - Re: Re: Europa Club Safety Advice: Cracked U/C Frame (Mike Christine Duane)
     3. 01:33 PM - Usa flight question (William Daniell)
     4. 05:30 PM - Re: Usa flight question (Robert Borger)
 
 
 


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    Time: 06:42:59 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Europa Club Safety Advice: Cracked U/C Frame
    From: "graeme bird" <graeme@gdbmk.co.uk>
    no sign of cracks on my mono frame. As I read the request a reply I only required if cracks are found. "if you find any sign of cracking. Please also keep the Europa club informed by answering the following questions:- " Regards Graeme -------- Graeme Bird G-UMPY - Mono Classic/XS FFW 912S, Woodcomp SR3000/3W CS, trutrak Gemini 2 axis AP, PAW, PFLARM core, ads-b out, 8.33khz, mode S, FP-5, Aera500, SD on Nexus, Smart A3 350 hours &amp; 6 years on the Mono, 930 total g(at)gdbmk.co.uk Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=486557#486557


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    Time: 09:29:49 AM PST US
    From: Mike Christine Duane <DuaneFamly@aol.com>
    Subject: Re: Europa Club Safety Advice: Cracked U/C Frame
    I simply chose to fill out the form with the information and boldly stating that I found NO cracks. Now they can get a feel for what the percentage is and whether its worth calling for a fleetwide check. But when I first heard of this problem, I immediately checked my plane. Wouldnt anyone? Mike Duane N377EA Europe XS Conventional Gear Las Vegas, NV Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 26, 2018, at 6:42 AM, graeme bird <graeme@gdbmk.co.uk> wrote: > > > no sign of cracks on my mono frame. As I read the request a reply I only required if cracks are found. > "if you find any sign of cracking. Please also keep the Europa club informed by answering the following questions:- " > > > Regards Graeme > > -------- > Graeme Bird > G-UMPY - Mono Classic/XS FFW 912S, Woodcomp SR3000/3W CS, trutrak Gemini 2 axis AP, PAW, PFLARM core, ads-b out, 8.33khz, mode S, FP-5, Aera500, SD on Nexus, Smart A3 > 350 hours &amp; 6 years on the Mono, 930 total > g(at)gdbmk.co.uk > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=486557#486557 > > > > > > > > >


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    Time: 01:33:57 PM PST US
    From: William Daniell <wdaniell.longport@gmail.com>
    Subject: Usa flight question
    Costa rica and Nicaragua have high winds this time of year. San Jose is 20G37 today for example. It is all central and west side so my intention is to stick to the Caribbean side to avoid this, however one never knows. Fortunately it's all down the runway. Does anyone have any experience of landing in this sort of wind and any advice? I've done 16kt straight down the runway which was no drama. Also Im wondering whether taxing could be an issue..... Will


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    Time: 05:30:28 PM PST US
    From: Robert Borger <rlborger@mac.com>
    Subject: Re: Usa flight question
    Will, I have not landed my Europa as a tri in strong cross winds. Maybe 15 kts of cross wind for the Europa tri is about the max I have had to endure so far. That=99s pretty easy. I have landed other aircraft, tri & conventional, in strong cross winds (25-35 kts). The technique I use is a crab into the wind sufficient to maintain a good line to the runway. Add 1/2 the gust value to the normal speed down final. When at the height to flare, use the rudder to align the aircraft with the runway, lower the upwind wing to compensate for drift and land on the upwind wheel first. Maintain runway heading with the rudder as you slow and gently allow the downwind wheel to settle to the runway. Finally, lower the nose wheel to the runway. Brake as needed to your turnoff. There are other techniques, but this is what works for me. Some folks use upwind wing down on final to maintain centerline rather than crab. That way they are setup for the flare without switching. Others use a little wing down along with a little crab. It=99s whatever you find most comfortable. I=99ve not found the Europa tri to be a problem in a cross wind taxi situation. Just keep your controls positioned to pin the aircraft on the ground as you would in any aircraft. I believe that the AOPA has some good videos on cross wind technique. Blue skies & tailwinds, Bob Borger Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop (130 hrs). Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP, Hercules Prop. 3705 Lynchburg Dr. Corinth, TX 76208-5331 Cel: 817-992-1117 rlborger@mac.com On Dec 26, 2018, at 3:32 PM, William Daniell <wdaniell.longport@gmail.com> wrote: Costa rica and Nicaragua have high winds this time of year. San Jose is 20G37 today for example. It is all central and west side so my intention is to stick to the Caribbean side to avoid this, however one never knows. Fortunately it's all down the runway. Does anyone have any experience of landing in this sort of wind and any advice? I've done 16kt straight down the runway which was no drama. Also Im wondering whether taxing could be an issue..... Will




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