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1. 01:28 AM - =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Don=99t?= mute the SmartASS3. Try option 6 (Hitchflight)
2. 02:25 AM - Re: AW: AoA - Angle of Attack Indicator (clivesutton)
3. 02:29 AM - Re: AW: AoA - Angle of Attack Indicator (zwakie)
4. 02:55 AM - Re: Re: AW: AoA - Angle of Attack Indicator (Gaham Singleton)
5. 03:29 AM - Re: Parachute (Roland)
6. 03:34 AM - Re: Gas Struts (Fokkerjockey)
7. 03:48 AM - Re: AW: AoA - Angle of Attack Indicator (zwakie)
8. 04:03 AM - Re: Re: Parachute (Peter Zutrauen)
9. 04:41 AM - Re: Oil Catch Can for 914 (Robert Borger)
10. 10:50 AM - Re: Oil Catch Can for 914 (rparigoris)
11. 11:16 AM - Re: Re: Oil Catch Can for 914 (Bill)
12. 12:26 PM - Re: Re: Oil Catch Can for 914 (Bob Harrison)
13. 01:30 PM - Re: Re: Parachute (Bob Harrison)
14. 02:05 PM - Re: Oil Catch Can for 914 (SPURPURA)
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Subject: | =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Don=99t?= mute the SmartASS3. Try option 6 |
Hi Rodger, Hi Alan
Dont mute the SmartASS3. There is another way.
I have a SmartASS3 fitted in my Europa Mono. Wonderful piece of kit. If you configure
the device target speed and select option 6 then in normal conditions you
will only occasionally hear the voice. For me it becomes a welcome cockpit
companion, not an irritant. I would hear a warning voice if my gear was not down
and locked. I do hear a comforting voice when I come over the hedge saying
Slow and sometimes, very acceptably a Too slow just before I flare.
I dont like the other extra speed announcements for I feel that I would subconsciously
tend to ignore them. For my purposes I consciously selected the configurable
option of switching off the continuous voice speed read out. For me, I
only hear a voice when the speed is below my preset desired target speed. It is
possible to suppress all of the speaking that you hear in airspeed and speed
director modes except for when the speed is slow or very slow. To toggle the
only speak when slow mode, press and hold the push switch until you have heard
the sixth beep. It will say 6 enabled then only speak when slow mode is enabled
or 6 disabled when the only speak when slow mode is disabled. In my opinion
the inclusive undercarriage warning is essential for the Europa Monowheel. My
proximity switch tells when the gear is a safely locked position, aided by an
AUVRAY spring.
I also have an electronic stall warning fitted.
Trust that helps.
Regards
Bob
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Subject: | Re: AW: AoA - Angle of Attack Indicator |
Hi Alan,
If it helps and in response to your earlier post:-
"however how do pilots balance and indeed deselect those audio warning that are
intrusive and distracting rather than life-saving"
I have my Smartass3 (hardwired) and Skydemon on my iPad (Bluetooth to a USB receiver,
then plug-wired), and the ability to inject music via a 3.5mm panel input
socket from e.g. a smartphone, installed.
All these external audio inputs are all wired to my TRIGTY91 - with the option
to suppress them if someone on the radio chirps up, enabled - so i never get any
conflict/incoming radio audio always takes priority.
The same radio has the 'monitor' feature for a second channel - which i use judiciously
and mostly in the cruise
Clive S
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Subject: | Re: AW: AoA - Angle of Attack Indicator |
> Somehow the aoa beeping is easier to assimilate for me than smart ass voice which
seems to be nagging!"
There is an easy way to get the best of both "worlds": SmartASS allows you to replace
the normal sound files, so what one could do: replace the standard voice
annunciations with sound files containing beeps that similar to the AoA beeps.
Additionally, if one would like to mute to "speed high" annunciations, simply replace
those voice sound files with files that have no sound in them.
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Europa XS TG || 912ULS || PH-SBR
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Subject: | Re: AW: AoA - Angle of Attack Indicator |
I prefer AoA to airspeed as a primary information source. AoA tells you you will
slow down whereas ASI tells you you have already slowed down.
Stall is caused by critical AoA, which does not change with weight, or G load.
Stall airspeed varies with weight and indicated airspeed lags
AoA by at least 10 seconds.
Graham.
> On 31 Oct 2019, at 09:28, zwakie <mz@cariama.nl> wrote:
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>> Somehow the aoa beeping is easier to assimilate for me than smart ass voice
which seems to be nagging!"
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> There is an easy way to get the best of both "worlds": SmartASS allows you to
replace the normal sound files, so what one could do: replace the standard voice
annunciations with sound files containing beeps that similar to the AoA beeps.
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> Additionally, if one would like to mute to "speed high" annunciations, simply
replace those voice sound files with files that have no sound in them.
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> Europa XS TG || 912ULS || PH-SBR
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Hi James,
the PH-GOO (Trigear XS) https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/registration/PH-GOO has
a BRS fitted, which - when deployed - is hooked to the engine frame and to two
points of the wing spar on both sides of the cabin. However I wouldn't really
trust the system as (I think) it has never been tested. Also the Cirrus CAPS
has to be maintained in certain intervalls (line cutters replaced after 6 years,
chute repacked etc.).
In my Europa I wear automatically deployed (ripchord is connected to a hook behind the seats) emergency parachutes RFB-TC1http://www.buchsein.eu/?page_id=89 instead of seat cushions. They need to be repacked annually and they weight about 6 kg each. Price is about 2200 EUR each. Minimum height for full deployment is 80m AGL. I'm 1,82m tall and I fit in quite well (XS-version). I like the peace of mind to have this "last option" or "plan C" like I call it.
Cheers
Roland
PH-ZTI
XS TG 914
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Hello Kingsley in Oz.
I will be heading to WA fairly soon, and although I cannot tell you what the strut
pressure is, I May be able to bring some with me!
I tried to send an email based on your login but it bounced.
Regards
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Subject: | Re: AW: AoA - Angle of Attack Indicator |
grahamsingleton(at)btinte wrote:
> I prefer AoA to airspeed as a primary information source. AoA tells you you will
slow down whereas ASI tells you you have already slowed down.
> Stall is caused by critical AoA, which does not change with weight, or G load.
Stall airspeed varies with weight and indicated airspeed lags
> AoA by at least 10 seconds.
> Graham.
I totally agree with you. My remark had to do with SmartASS's sounds only, how
to replace voice with beeps...
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Marcel Zwakenberg
Europa XS TG || 912ULS || PH-SBR
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FWIW, personal chutes are my preference as well.... and use a custom Butler
brand in my HB, and plan on getting them to make custom packs for my Europa
in a wedge shape for the dead lumbar space as to not lose any seating
space. Butler does a fantastic job at custom packs, are reasonably priced,
and have a patented slider to enable hi-speed deployment.
Roland's static line is an intriguing idea.....
Cheers,
Pete
C-GNPZ classic
A239 pile of dual wing parts
On Thu, Oct 31, 2019 at 5:36 AM Roland <schmidtroland@web.de> wrote:
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> Hi James,
>
> the PH-GOO (Trigear XS) https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/registration/PH-GOO
> has a BRS fitted, which - when deployed - is hooked to the engine frame and
> to two points of the wing spar on both sides of the cabin. However I
> wouldn't really trust the system as (I think) it has never been tested.
> Also the Cirrus CAPS has to be maintained in certain intervalls (line
> cutters replaced after 6 years, chute repacked etc.).
>
> In my Europa I wear automatically deployed (ripchord is connected to a
> hook behind the seats) emergency parachutes RFB-TC1
> http://www.buchsein.eu/?page_id=89 instead of seat cushions. They need
> to be repacked annually and they weight about 6 kg each. Price is about
> 2200 EUR each. Minimum height for full deployment is 80m AGL. I'm 1,82m
> tall and I fit in quite well (XS-version). I like the peace of mind to have
> this "last option" or "plan C" like I call it.
>
> Cheers
> Roland
> PH-ZTI
> XS TG 914
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Subject: | Re: Oil Catch Can for 914 |
Ron,
Not sure what you mean by an oil catch can.
But I doubt a 914 sure needs one. Mine doesnt.
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. (.75
hr)
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208-5331
Cel: 817-992-1117
rlborger@mac.com
> On Oct 31, 2019, at 1:40 AM, rparigoris <rparigor@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi Group
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> What's opinions if a XS Monowheel with 914 and Airmaster Prop needs an oil catch
can?
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> If the answer is yes, any pictures by chance or description of details?
> Thx. Ron P.
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Subject: | Re: Oil Catch Can for 914 |
Hi Bob
I'm installing my oil tank. Here's what the manual says about venting the tank:
The vent from the oil tank allows an oil mist to escape to atmosphere. It is not
unusual to run the vent line to the bottom of the cowling, however if you do
this, dont position the end of the tube such that i twill be in the airstream
whilst flying. This could cause low pressure at the end of the tube to suck more
oil from the tank than it should.Another consideration is that the oil mist
will tend to coat the fuselage if left to vent freely. To avoid this you can
run the vent line into a collector bottle before it goes to atmosphere; however,
no bottle is provided.
Europa is calling it a collector bottle.
Ron P.
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Subject: | Re: Oil Catch Can for 914 |
Here's what I used. A little over 10 bucks on Ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Oil-Separator-Catch-Can-Reservoir-Tank-Breather-Filter-Baffled-PCV-Valve/153337954937
Bill
N51EU
Classic Monowheel
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Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2019 1:49 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Re: Oil Catch Can for 914
Hi Bob
I'm installing my oil tank. Here's what the manual says about venting the tank:
The vent from the oil tank allows an oil mist to escape to atmosphere. It is not
unusual to run the vent line to the bottom of the cowling, however if you do
this, dont position the end of the tube such that i twill be in the airstream
whilst flying. This could cause low pressure at the end of the tube to suck more
oil from the tank than it should.Another consideration is that the oil mist
will tend to coat the fuselage if left to vent freely. To avoid this you can
run the vent line into a collector bottle before it goes to atmosphere; however,
no bottle is provided.
Europa is calling it a collector bottle.
Ron P.
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Subject: | Re: Oil Catch Can for 914 |
Hi! All,
I let the vent pipe 1/8th diameter exit into the aft of the lower cowl which never
caused a problem on the 914 of G-PTAG as it only amounted to not much more
than an occasional drop. I guess that fixing a mini pill bottle filled with wire
wool may have collected the oil better but even that would be overkill !
Regards
Bob Harrison .
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Sent: 31 October 2019 18:15
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Re: Oil Catch Can for 914
Here's what I used. A little over 10 bucks on Ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Oil-Separator-Catch-Can-Reservoir-Tank-Breather-Filter-Baffled-PCV-Valve/153337954937
Bill
N51EU
Classic Monowheel
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Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2019 1:49 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Re: Oil Catch Can for 914
Hi Bob
I'm installing my oil tank. Here's what the manual says about venting the tank:
The vent from the oil tank allows an oil mist to escape to atmosphere. It is not
unusual to run the vent line to the bottom of the cowling, however if you do
this, dont position the end of the tube such that i twill be in the airstream
whilst flying. This could cause low pressure at the end of the tube to suck more
oil from the tank than it should.Another consideration is that the oil mist
will tend to coat the fuselage if left to vent freely. To avoid this you can
run the vent line into a collector bottle before it goes to atmosphere; however,
no bottle is provided.
Europa is calling it a collector bottle.
Ron P.
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Hi! Roland/all
IMHO the deployment of a BRS type parachute at sufficient height is to wave
"GOODBYE" TO many likely opportunities to save yourself and your aircraft
during an unscheduled landing (except a water Landing )because once your
aircraft was suspended at sufficient height you have no control of where you
will hit " mother earth". Without a BRS chute the aircraft will still glide
in the event of an engine out situation ( although on a pretty severe
downward path ) during which time you will have had numerous attempts to
re-start the engine and be able to select where is the best option to make
your landing .
Having said that I have never had such an incident other than in my mind by
advance planning and practiced emergency dead stick approaches or emergency
failures on take offs.( only ever land forward into that often planned
place, do not attempt to return to the airfield you will NOT even make the
perimeter.
Now if you want to make provision for a catastrophic structural failure at
height like William Mills ( bless him ) then the BRS chute would be useful
other than would the BRS be able to be deployed at such airspeed and risks
of even more disintegration.
The magazine reporter ( also a "Mills") who designed the Europa BRS
installation had planned on a temporary split down the wind screen for the
aft suspension lines. ( how practical would that be ?) The whole scheme was
abandoned .
Regards Bob Harrison .
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Sent: 31 October 2019 10:29
Subject: Europa-List: Re: Parachute
Hi James,
the PH-GOO (Trigear XS) https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/registration/PH-GOO
has a BRS fitted, which - when deployed - is hooked to the engine frame and
to two points of the wing spar on both sides of the cabin. However I
wouldn't really trust the system as (I think) it has never been tested. Also
the Cirrus CAPS has to be maintained in certain intervalls (line cutters
replaced after 6 years, chute repacked etc.).
In my Europa I wear automatically deployed (ripchord is connected to a hook
behind the seats) emergency parachutes
RFB-TC1http://www.buchsein.eu/?page_id=89 instead of seat cushions. They
need to be repacked annually and they weight about 6 kg each. Price is about
2200 EUR each. Minimum height for full deployment is 80m AGL. I'm 1,82m tall
and I fit in quite well (XS-version). I like the peace of mind to have this
"last option" or "plan C" like I call it.
Cheers
Roland
PH-ZTI
XS TG 914
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Subject: | Re: Oil Catch Can for 914 |
If youre losing enough oil to catch your probably overfilling the tank. When the
tank is overfilled it will just blow out the excess.
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N951EU - Tri-gear & 912ULS, N77EU- Mono & 914
I'D RATHER HAVE A BOTTLE IN FRONT OF ME THAN A FRONTAL LABOTAMY.
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