Carl,
Nice to meet another micro pilot on here and someone who has found Mike
Sands site! I'm sure this stuff is pretty industry standard and available in
every high street motor shop.
By the way Mike doesn't sell stuff from the shop at the moment as his wife
who used to do the orders is very ill at the moment and the prognosis isn't
good!
I've just this month sold my Mainair Blade so I can spend the money I save
on fuel for my Europa!!
Best regards
Kev T
Europa and Micro info and pictures on my site at www.ukmicrolight.com
-----Original Message-----
From: forum-owner@europaclub.org.uk
Subject: SLIME
I know that there has been quite a lot of discussion about Europa punctures
in the past and I have been given the subject some considerable thought
especially as I was unable to rotate my brake caliper from the standard
factory position - due to fouling the rudder cables (ie: pointing directly
downward).
As I understand things a puncture on a mono europa usually results in the
tube casing being shredeed by the brake caliper and also jacking the
aircraft up to change the tyre is not very easy. I had intended to modify a
trolly jack to enable me to lift the aircraft in such a situation.
Thinking back to my microlighting days I remember we used to use a compound
in our tyres that effectively made them self sealing (in the event of a
puncture) but couldnt remember where we got this stuff. Fortunately I came
accross a source of supply whilst surfing the internet. Cost 10.00 per
pack - enough for three microlight tyres (so presumably one Europa mono
wheel)
The URL is http://www.dadirect.co.uk/pages/enginemaint.htm
I would be interested to know if anyone else has tried this product on their
Europa but in any event I will probably be investing in a can of the stuff
unless someone knows why I shouldnt !
Looking forward to your comments.
Interestingly enough this product is sold under the trade name of "SLIME !"
Carl Pattinson
G-LABS
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