---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 12/27/18: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:56 AM - Re: Usa flight question (davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk) 2. 05:07 AM - Re: Usa flight question (tennant) 3. 06:48 AM - Re: Re: Europa Club Safety Advice: Cracked U/C Frame (Peter Jeffers) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:56:57 AM PST US From: davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk Subject: Re: Europa-List: Usa flight question Will, I once came back from the Arctic in winds of 30 to 40 kts in air which produced the most turbulent flying conditions I have met Up to around 3000 ft AGL.I landed at Fenland (Norfolk, UK) with actual on final 26 gusting 38 kts fortunately straight down the runway. It wasn't too troublesome, partly because it is in the middle of a very flat area, but landing in high winds can produce severe turbulence from eddies, if there are nearby high trees, buildings or hills. I would certainly not have attempted to land had it not been very close to runway heading - would have chosen to land in a farm field. There is also increased wind shear to expect on approach - you can suddenly find yourself missing 10+ kts of airspeed, and you should sensibly keep a higher than normal speed until you are fairly close to the ground. Steering a mono was difficult on the ground other than into wind and it was impossible to turn right and only just possible to turn left without someone walking a wing. Have a good trip. David Joyce, GXSDJ On 2018-12-26 21:32, William Daniell 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 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:07:03 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Usa flight question From: "tennant" Hi Will, I have found the Mono to be "relatively good" in side winds. I once landed about vertical in Lydd but with wind down the runway but there was no way I would attempt to taxi back to the runway for a further flight. I was nervous once in Saarbrcken with 18G26 at about 70 deg to runway but she ran straight down the runway, although most uncomfortable in the air!! Barry -------- Barry Tennant D-EHBT At EDLM - Germany Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=486568#486568 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:48:04 AM PST US From: "Peter Jeffers" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Re: Europa Club Safety Advice: Cracked U/C Frame Dear Graham, So far all seems OK on the crack front. ie no cracks so far! However I did ask for all the questions to be answered regardless of positive or negative. Please read again on the Europa Club web site. The reason is not just to advise of possible cracks but also to provide comprehensive data for airworthiness authorities world wide if necessary. Pete Jeffers LAA rep to the Europa Club -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of graeme bird Sent: 26 December 2018 14:43 Subject: Europa-List: Re: Europa Club Safety Advice: Cracked U/C Frame 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 & 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 --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.