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1. 06:37 PM - Re: What did you do with your Europa this week 1/31 - 2/7 (n7188u)
2. 07:48 PM - Re: Re: What did you do with your Europa this week 1/31 - 2/7 (timward)
3. 08:08 PM - Re: What did you do with your Europa this week 1/31 - 2/7 (n7188u)
4. 08:11 PM - Re: What did you do with your Europa this week 1/31 - 2/7 (n7188u)
5. 11:10 PM - Re: What did you do with your Europa this week 1/31 - 2/7 (DuaneFamly)
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| Subject: | Re: What did you do with your Europa this week 1/31 - 2/7 |
I think I completed the installation of the new engine and have flown it a couple
of hours. As Erich said, the fun never ends and I believe that to be true :)
With the new engine I also installed an MGL EMS-1 Vega (2-1/4). A bit small but
my eyes can still take it (well, with the help of bi-focals). I got it mainly
because the new engine has a new current oil pressure sender and the original
Europa gage, which I liked, wont work with it. The new engine also has dual coolant
temp. I left the original coolant temp for one of the old gages and used
the MGL for oil press, oil temp, one coolant temp and fuel pressure. Since the
MGL EMS-1 also has a RPM and 8 thermocouple channels I added two EGTs and connected
the tach to that unit. Kept the analog tach with the cable and connector
next to the new one in the engine bay in case the elms-1 kits in the middle
of a trip.
Time will tell if it is a good unit or not but for the price and the features its
pretty nice. So far I like it.
Chris
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| Subject: | Re: What did you do with your Europa this week 1/31 - |
2/7
=EF=BBHi Chris,
MGL is very reliable and dependable. I have had the MGL iEFIS Lite touchscre
en for 8 years or more and not a single problem. Their websites are excellen
t, for help and updates. Like you I have to have glasses as age has caught u
p. The CAN bus system with an ibox is very clever. Easy to install and I had
to get an MGL oil pressure sensor.
Good luck with the build.
Tim
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Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8052
New Zealand.
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
021 0640221
> On 3/02/2022, at 3:44 PM, n7188u <chmgarb@gmail.com> wrote:
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> I think I completed the installation of the new engine and have flown it a
couple of hours. As Erich said, the fun never ends and I believe that to be
true :)
>
> With the new engine I also installed an MGL EMS-1 Vega (2-1/4=9D). A
bit small but my eyes can still take it (well, with the help of bi-focals).
I got it mainly because the new engine has a new current oil pressure sende
r and the original Europa gage, which I liked, wont work with it. The new en
gine also has dual coolant temp. I left the original coolant temp for one of
the old gages and used the MGL for oil press, oil temp, one coolant temp an
d fuel pressure. Since the MGL EMS-1 also has a RPM and 8 thermocouple chann
els I added two EGTs and connected the tach to that unit. Kept the analog ta
ch with the cable and connector next to the new one in the engine bay in cas
e the elms-1 kits in the middle of a trip.
>
> Time will tell if it is a good unit or not but for the price and the featu
res it=99s pretty nice. So far I like it.
>
> Chris
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=505894#505894
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| Subject: | Re: What did you do with your Europa this week 1/31 - 2/7 |
Thanks for the feedback Tim. Good to hear as I do like the little unit.
And thanks for wishing me a good luck with the build but Ive been flying my little
mono for almost a year now and have 115 hours already :). Its just that it
seems its never done-done (but almost).
Btw, I have to admit that I struggled a little with the mono at the beginning but
know I can say Im really enjoying it. Its really a blast to fly and now I look
forward to every takeoff and landing. A friend in his RV-8 was flying formation
with me last weekend and he made the comment that my airplane was really
moving. Quite a compliment coming from an RV-8 pilot :). And that with a fixed
pitch prop!
Im looking forward to some good travels this year.
Chris
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| Subject: | Re: What did you do with your Europa this week 1/31 - 2/7 |
Including Sun n Fun BTW.
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| Subject: | Re: What did you do with your Europa this week 1/31 - 2/7 |
I didn't want to drive the 5 hour round trip from Chandler to Tucson to drop off
our two doggies at a friend's house for them to watch for us while we are gone.
So I decided to see how our Schnauzer Sallie and our Chihuahua Arti would
take to flying.
The forecast was for winds 8-10 mph straight down the runway in the morning with
winds increasing in the afternoon. So I decided to make the 45 min flight at
about 10:30 and get back by 1 pm.
Something should have warned my when I got to the airport and the winds were already
13mph with gusts to 17. But they were still close to the runway heading.
I packed the dogs gear, strapped them into the passenger seat and was very happy
the Arti didn't freak out when I started the engine. And was very happy when
I went full throttle for take off.
The ride down was a little bumpy but mostly crossing over any hills. I arrived
at Ryan Airport with their winds 10 degrees off the runway heading by at 15 with
higher gusts. Landed without issue and taxied to the on-field restaurant plane
parking. The dogs had to get out for a potty break. My friends were delayed
by about 30 minutes but eventually arrived. Handoff completed, took off to get
back before the winds picked up.
On the way back up, I started to notice all the dust devils out on the desert.
Upon arrival, I was met with the ATIS announcing winds 45 degrees from the right
at 20 with gusts to 25 mph. I knew I was in for an interesting landing. When
I turned on final, I needed to really crab to the right to stay on the centerline.
AND even though I slowed to 70 mph, she didn't want to start te descent
until I added full flaps (2nd mistake). I carried just a bit more speed and she
just floated above the runway like a drunken sailor. When I hadn't touched
by midfield and unstable as heck, I chose to go around. My next attempt, I remembered
to only use 1/2 flap (I fly a conventional gear with electric flaps),
got to 70 mph and after passing the building near the end of the runway that seemed
to cause the winds to roll and tumble, I was able to crab all the way down
on the centerline, pull the throttle, kick the rudder and she touched and stayed.
This was the most demanding landing condition for me to date. I definitely do not
want to do that again.
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Mike Duane
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