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Re: Europa-List: Firewall heat shield.

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Firewall heat shield.
From: Cliff Shaw <flyinggpa@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 10:31:28

Jeff

I put the self sticking type of reflective sheet on the front of the foot
wells. It reduced the heat in the cockpit last summer quit a bit.  I bought
it in sheets from ACS.

Cliff Shaw
1041 Euclid ave.
Edmonds WA 98020
(425) 776-5555
N229WC  "Wile E Coyote"
New Email:"  flyinggpa@comcast.net "

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Roberts" <jeff@rmmm.net>
Subject: Europa-List: Firewall heat shield.


>
> I have noticed that some builders have used a heat shield or cool mat type
> product on their firewalls. Europa says they are not necessary, as the XS
is
> fine without it. I have been thinking about adding it for sound proofing
and
> added heat protection. Would like to know what others have used and or if
it
> is worth using. All you flying Europas, is it worth it?
>
> Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas to all of you.
>
> Jeff
> A258 Ready to hang the engine.
>
>




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