Lighning Strike

[J R Bob Gowing <gowingjr@acr.net.au>]

There is a chapter on this subject in "Composite Airframe Structures" by
Michael C Y Niu.

It seems the ideal would be to "have the entire exterior surface highly
conductive and electrically continuous". And the compromise "to a degree
that is consistent with system requirements and safe operation."

It all seems to be a difficult or almost impossible exercise (and
expensive) exercise on composite aircraft.

Is there anyone about please who doing anything about lightning risk on
their Europa?

JR (Bob) Gowing UK No 327
24 High St NSW 2550 Australia