Martin,
I had a case 8.th of June 2008. It went in via a
fin top mounted strobo (it melted and remainders
are in my "museum" now). Never found an outcoming
hole. It broke also an electric trim and we had to
land when trimmed for a cruise speed. It visited
also a radio but no radio damages. I felt it via
power lever and co-pilot got some electric
experience via his headsets.
That occurred when we flew between two black CBs,
distance was about 10 nm /each. I cannot verify
was it a strike or so called St. Elmos fire. Not
very fun anyway.
What I did later to improve the situation? Nothing
but try to stay more clear about CBs.
Raimo
OH-XRT
FINLAND
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From: Martin Olliver
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 12:17 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Lightning Strike
Olliver" <martflynut@aol.com>
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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