---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 09/28/21: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:22 AM - Re: TriGear - storage at home vs on an airfield (clivesutton) 2. 04:38 AM - Re: TriGear - storage at home vs on an airfield (William Daniell) 3. 08:47 AM - Re: TriGear - storage at home vs on an airfield (Ordwood) 4. 06:14 PM - Mod 53 (William McClellan) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:22:24 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: TriGear - storage at home vs on an airfield From: "clivesutton" If i may offer a view: I've owned and operated both a TriGear and now a Mono from airfields some 20-30mins drive from home. Hangar space was not available at either (and still isn't), and the charges are eye-watering here in the UK anyway. So parked outside rigged during the flying season under covers and then trailered home over winter has been the best compromise i've found - and i echo Steve Pitts comments/reasoning on that. TriGear trailering was a bit clunky but i borrowed one each year, the Mono trailer solution is much better so i bought one - and it even fits inside a single UK garage on its trailer (Ivan thought of everything). Spend the money you would otherwise spend on hangarage or year-round parking fees on a good set of covers and a trailer I say. You get flexibility of location and peace of mind in the poor weather - and the chance to tinker and improve your aircraft during those long dim winter days. Finally, in my view ground handling during the rigging/de-rigging process offers a much greater risk of damage to the aircraft than anything you will do when flying, so minimising it to twice a year seems logical. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=503300#503300 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:38:17 AM PST US From: William Daniell Subject: Re: Europa-List: TriGear - storage at home vs on an airfield Just adding my 5c. My tri goes together fine....9 times put of 10. The 10th time it takes 3-5 attempts to get the wings one and up to a couple of hours. It seems to be something to do with ones mental state. Invariably if one is in a hurry she doesnt cooperate. I keep mine in a hangar. Will William Daniell +1 786 878 0246 On Mon, Sep 27, 2021, 05:09 Ordwood wrote: > > Do we have any owners on the forum who keep their aircraft at home on a > regular basis. > We=99ve just bought a Tri-gear and are trying to make the final dec ision on > where to keep it. > Fully appreciate that it would involve rigging/de-rigging on every flight > day but the difference in cost is substantial. > Would be interested in personal experiences. > Many thanks > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=503286#503286 > > =========== =========== =========== =========== =========== > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:47:34 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: TriGear - storage at home vs on an airfield From: "Ordwood" Firstly Id like to say thank you to everyone who has taken time to share their thoughts and opinions, Ill take them all onboard. As Ive been flying for over 30years and a group member for the last 3 years Im acutely aware of the cost of flying and also the issues with being a group member, it was the latter that helped me make the decision to become a sole owner. The aircraft is currently hangared but sadly not at my local field, a 55 minute drive each way does lengthen even the shortest of sorties. In an ideal world having the aircraft permanently rigged and in my local hangar would be fantastic but sadly currently not an option , Im hoping to negotiate a hangar spot for the summer then perhaps keep the aircraft at home in an enclosed trailer (space to store not an issue at home). The final decision needs to work for myself but I appreciate everyones input. Thank you again, Pete Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=503309#503309 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:14:18 PM PST US From: William McClellan Subject: Europa-List: Mod 53 Has anyone installed Mod 53 the (Long Range Tank) and used it successfully with the syphon method? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.