I routinely wear a Mk10 " bone dome" as issued by the RAF, etc. It is quite
wide so I had the bulged canopies fitted to allow for this. I tried a
Europa cockpit that had the standard canopy for size some years ago and it
was too tight a fit. (That was an Alpha helmet which is slightly smaller
than a Mk10.) I am 5 feet 10inches tall, not sure of sitting height.
I have no problem wearing it but greater reassurance re safety. A "high
top" version would probably not have a problem either.
I hope this opinion might help.
On a slight variation to this theme, I always wear a seat type parachute
(and bone dome) in the Chipmunk and Fox Moth but have not yet tried slim
back packs in the Europa (after removing the seat cushions). I wonder if
anyone wears a parachute in a Europa? Possibly for test flying.
Ken Fraser (G-IVET)
----- Original Message -----
From: "craigb" <craigb@onthenet.com.au>
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 11:39 AM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Safety and helmets
>
>
> If you are looking for a very thin lightweight helmet, perhaps a surfing
> Helmet, they are about 10mm thick and very light
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of William
> Daniell
> Sent: Thursday, 24 February 2011 6:10 AM
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Safety and helmets
>
>
> Probably opening a can of worms but anyway here goes.
>
> I read in the most recent AOPA report it mentions the FAA study of 647
> accidents of which 133 were fatal in Alaska between 2004 and 2009.
>
> The FAA mentions 20 of the 133 could have been prevented by shoulder
> harnesses - not particular surprise there.
>
> 38 of the 133 could have been prevent by inflatable restraints...this was
> a
> new one for me. Anyone else know anything about this?
>
> 33 of the 133 could have been prevents by the wearing of helmets -
> slightly
> surprised but at the same time it seems logical.
>
> 12 of the 133 could have been saved by ELT - again not particularly
> surprising in Alaska.
>
> I thought the inflatable restraints and the helmets point were quite
> interesting. Does anyone wear a helmet and if so what type? Does anyone
> know anything about inflatable restraints?
>
> Will
>
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