HI Troy,
For what it's worth I've never used anything other than making sure
nobody gets on the wing feet first or with jeans of the old fashion
back pocket rivets. Just sit on and swing legs in has worked and my
wings still look perfect. If you put wing walk on you may be asking for
the wing walk from some unknowing sole.
Just a thought...
Best Regards,
Jeff R.
A258 - N128LJ / Gold Rush 176 hours and climbing slowly.
On Feb 2, 2009, at 3:05 PM, John & Paddy Wigney wrote:
> <johnwigney@windstream.net>
>
> Hi Troy,
>
> You might want to consider an inexpensive material which I used. I
> bought a roll of plain white self-adhesive kitchen drawer liner
> (hardware store supply). As I remember, I applied it about 10 inches
> wide ahead of the flap on each side. It is inexpensive and
> surprisingly durable. Mine have been on since Day 1 and are still in
> good condition after 7 years.
>
> Noting that frost will destroy lift on a wing, I have never been keen
> on the idea of a rough wing walk surface and this is why I chose the
> smooth surface. I have never slipped on it in the wet and also, for
> those people wanting that extra knot??, it is definitely low drag.
>
> Cheers, John
>
> ORIGINAL MESSAGE
> From: "Troy Maynor" <wingnut54@charter.net>
> Subject: Europa-List: Wing Walk Tape
> Hey Fellow Europa Folks,
> Hope all are flying or building well. Question: for you that have put
> wing walk on, how wide a path is best up the wing? ACS sell some that
> is
> clear and is 16" x 30" and another variety that comes in 6" or 12"
> wide,
> sold by the lineal foot. I was thinking of buying one of the 16" x 30"
> and splitting it down the middle to do both wings. I think the clear or
> translucent would be preferable to white or black. White would most
> likely not be the matching shade to the white on the plane and black
> would cook the wing. Thoughts?
> Troy Maynor
>
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