I'm quite interested in this suggestion of "roll over protection" in the
Europa. Does it actually exist or is it a myth ?
If it does exist, can someone explain to me what has been done,
structurally ?
I suspect that if the aircraft should ever roll on the ground, then the
situation is fairly serious.
Regarding the discussion of removing doors before flight. Perhaps
someone with the appropriate level of expertise could give official
guidance on this. The only factory commentary I can remember reading is
---From one of Ivan Shaw's early 'flight reports' during aircraft
development.
I have flown with my doors off, a couple of years ago.
I didn't enjoy the experience and have no immediate wish to repeat it.
During this one occasion I felt it significantly compromised the climb
rate and performance of the aircraft and adversely affected runway
handling in a crosswind.
I can see the obvious advantages from the point of view of photography.
I doubt my 80hp engine got me anywhere near to 110 knots in this
configuration. I was too busy thinking about getting down safely.
Alan
> If you want to roast alive .......
> Also you will not have the integrity of a roll over crash cage round
you as
> well as the possibility of some structural questions. .... viz .. the
> factory 'planes are only permitted to fly 110 kts max. when on a
'photo
> shoot with a door removed.
>
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