Hi Richard,
Yes saw G-KITS yesterday at Wellesborne,sadly,it's kept outside,
and was showing signs of U.V.light degradation,namely the call-sign lettering
was
badly faded and cracked.
More worringly,another Europa there was in the same situation,but that aircraft
was showing signs of Osmosis,
water blisters under the paint.
Water ingress has serious consequences for composite aircraft,
It can add serious amounts of weight,affecting C of G and therefore causing
flight
issues,also the water freezes in winter,or at high altitude
Causing structural problems which may
Result in the aircraft unable to withstand flight loads.
Europas should either be kept in an enclosed trailer or in a hangar that is
weather
proof when they are not being
Flown,and only kept outside for short
Periods.....owners beware,your lives may depend on it.
Best Regards
Andy Cullum G-CGDH.
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