---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 07/21/25: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:21 AM - Re: Brake Caliper Blocks (Area-51) 2. 03:27 AM - Re: Brake Caliper Blocks (Area-51) 3. 03:28 AM - Re: Brake Caliper Blocks (Area-51) 4. 03:28 AM - Re: Brake Caliper Blocks (Area-51) 5. 08:04 AM - Re: INNER TUBES - MONO (h&jeuropa) 6. 02:27 PM - Re: First long trip (n7188u) 7. 02:38 PM - Re: INNER TUBES - MONO (Area-51) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:21:52 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Brake Caliper Blocks From: "Area-51" Thanks for the info Jim; yes fitted Matco friction blocks... I put the new rivets as the old ones were fitted, and points noted. Might get another set of rivets and redo them. It's not a big job to R&R. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=515474#515474 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:27:27 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Brake Caliper Blocks From: "Area-51" Thanks for the info Jim; yes fitted Cleveland Parker friction blocks... I put the new rivets as the old ones were fitted, and points noted. The catalogue shows rivet orientation as you mention. Might get another set of rivets and redo them. It's not a big job to R&R. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=515475#515475 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 03:28:00 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Brake Caliper Blocks From: "Area-51" Thanks for the info Jim; yes fitted Cleveland Parker friction blocks... I put the new rivets as the old ones were fitted, and points noted. The catalogue shows rivet orientation as you mention. Might get another set of rivets and redo them. It's not a big job to R&R. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=515476#515476 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 03:28:28 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Brake Caliper Blocks From: "Area-51" Thanks for the info Jim; yes fitted Cleveland Parker friction blocks... I put the new rivets as the old ones were fitted, and points noted. The catalogue shows rivet orientation as you mention. Might get another set of rivets and redo them. It's not a big job to R&R. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=515477#515477 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:04:38 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: INNER TUBES - MONO From: "h&jeuropa" I should also add that the Europa manual calls for 18 psi in the tire. That is quite low and if you are doing multiple landings (for example training), heat will build up and the tube will fail, especially if you are operating on pavement. It is much better to run at 26 to 28 psi. This isn't difficult on grass runways, but on pavement, the tire will not grip as well as at lower pressures so there is a tendency to lose directional control. You have to develop the skills to control the direction of the plane on the ground with the rudder. An aid I was shown, is to sit in the seat as normal and have an assistant measure the distance from the center of the plane to your nose. Transfer this to a mark on the windshield. I use a small triangle mark so the bottom of the triangle is aligned with the end of the runway and the top of the triangle is the distance from the centerline of the airplane. I use this on landing and find it really helps, especially since my left eye is dominate so I need the assistance to look down the runway instead of over the cowl. Just my experience. Jim Butcher Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=515478#515478 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 02:27:28 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: First long trip From: "n7188u" Apologies for the late reply Dwayne. The longest leg was 3 hrs and around 337 NM straight line distance from 7FL6 to KMGM. Flight distance was probably longer because I remember having to go around weather and airspaces. And I remember we had some headwind. I normally plan for 135 kts TAS (5050-5100 RPM) and it has shown to be quite accurate. After that leg my wife and I realized that we really didn't enjoy being up in the airplane that long (the Europa is a wonderful airplane but not necessary the comfiest on long trips, at least not mine). It also becomes a bit unpleasant in turbulence and I wanted my wife to enjoy this trip. But to be honest, the limiting factor was our bladders more than anything. So we kept the rest of the legs to within 2(ish) hours and morning flights. But visiting places along the way was part of the adventure. We certainly enjoyed the trip and looking forward to our next Europa adventure. Chris Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=515479#515479 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 02:38:37 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: INNER TUBES - MONO From: "Area-51" Thanks Jim; yes i run at 23psi. Found a local source for europa tube number. 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