Hi Martin,
I was under the impression that the glider you referred to broke up in
flight due to the water ballast in the wings?
Indeed in the archives you should find Paul Mcallister's lightning strike
experience. Quite a read!
http://www.aeroelectric.com/articles/Anatomy_of_a_Lightning_Strike.pdf
Cheers,
Pete
A239
On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 5:17 AM, Martin Olliver <martflynut@aol.com> wrote:
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> Hi All. Has anyone experienced a lightning strike in a Europa? If not what
> is the perceived result of such a strike? A few years ago in the south of
> England a plastic glider was struck and broke up in flight both occupants
> survived as parachutes were deployed. A luxury I am unable to have due to
> size issues (not saying I am fat just well built!) My concern with the
> Europa is the lack of bonding between components and conductors to ensure
> components don't explode apart, as happened with the glider.
> If as I suspect we all take a risk with this issue has any one considered
> any possible remedial action to improve the situation?
> Martin.
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>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=366176#366176
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