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Seating comfort and protection during a crash is why we chose Oregon Aero for our seats and we have never regretted that decision in spite of cost and weight.

Our seats are comfortable for two 4 ...

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, espe ...

Rapco pads work well and we are now using Matco pads. They are a little less aggressive material.

You photos look like the head of the rivet is on the plate. Most instructions call for the head t ...

We have had some problems with mono tubes. I wrote an article in EF103 that details our experience. It is difficult to find a the proper size tube with a 90 deg valve stem. We now use nothing but ...

Chris,

Glad you got to take a nice trip. These are what our Europa's excel at!

We've been to KAID many times for their UL94 fuel.

Kevin Klinefelter actually would take his LR tank out, fil ...

Here are the bushings required - the part numbers are McMaster Carr

https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/131/1436/6391K171

Europa Mono Wheel landing Gear Bushings

4 ea 1/4” long for LG08 ar ...

Here are the bushings required - the part numbers are McMaster Carr

https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/131/1436/6391K171

Europa Mono Wheel landing Gear Bushings

4 ea 1/4” long for LG08 ar ...

Jonathan,

There is a link in the email that takes you to Swift Europa website where you can register. After you register (you have to provide a user name and password), you can access Service Bull ...

I got these from Andy Draper many years ago:

Suggested manoeuver entry speeds per Andy Draper

- Chandelles 120 kts

- Wing Overs 120 kts

- Loops 130 kts / 3G

- ...

Kyle,

I just reread your post and understand your solution. So now you can use your GTX327 since echoUAT will supply pressure altitude in feet to it.

What are you using for a certified GPS so ...

Due to weather, this event has been cancelled for this weekend. Look for a reschedule date.

Jim

Ron, I’d guess around 9 or 10 am. We’re hoping to fly in Friday and spend the night. David, Conrad and Jeff are local. Look forward to seeing you and Wayne.

Jim

David Fisichella has put together a Europa Fly-In for Saturday, Sept 21 at KHYA, Hyannis, MA. It will be a casual event, chance to see other Europas and share experiences. He says there are a number ...

Several folks in North America have asked about getting tee shirts. I am about to place an order.

The shirts will be short sleeve, logo printed in white (same logo as in the attached photo but wit ...

I have a different view on the oil check burping.

According to the Rotax Operators Manual,

1. Remove bayonet cap from the oil tank, turn the propeller
slowly by hand in direction of engine rot ...

I have scheduled a Europa Forum for Tuesday, July 23 at 8:30 am in the Homebuilders Hangar. This is the same location as previous years. There is no advance agenda, just a time and place to gather a ...

Just looking at AirNav

HYA looks pretty good, not close to Europa Pastries, typical airport like here in Midwest, are weekends crazy?

PVC pretty remote, food and lodging not close, maybe a plac ...

Thorsten Schilling organized last weekend’s successful Europa fly-in at Columbia, CA. Four aircraft came.

Here are his notes:

Dave Anderson mono motorglider, the mini U2 probably the most fl ...

Just a reminder about this coming weekend's fly-in. There should be several Europas in attendance.

Thanks to Thorsten and Kim for making the arrangements!

Jim

Here's a late update.

The weather looked marginal Sunday evening, and we were thinking we would have to file IFR but Monday morning it was severe clear all the way.

We arrived about 11 AM and th ...