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Re: Europa-List: Lightning Strike

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Lightning Strike
From: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:19:25
Hi Martin,

I documented a lightning strike at http://www.europa.net.nz/363/index.html.
Its under the drop down on the left hand side.

Paul

On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 4:17 AM, Martin Olliver <martflynut@aol.com> wrote:

>
> 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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