Raimo,
I wouldn't want to use up the worlds rubber on just camloc washers, that
might not go over well.
However, I think you are a lucky one to only have leaks at stand still.
Using your idea of tape, I would imagine vinyl tape circles just bigger
than
the overall camlock area might provide a solution for when it rains, and
hopefully it would stay on in flight. Might be unsightly if it doesn't
sit
flat, and would have to be removed whenever there is a need to access to
the
cowling. It seems at least a stop-gap solution..and yes lightweight.
Regards and thanks,
Greg A050 XS TRI
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Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 7:50 AM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: CAMLOC Fasteners
Greg,
that=B4s true. But only when Europa is standing in the rain, never when
flying
during the rain!
Wet panel inside and water around the pedals made me a bit nervous!
My solution:
- keep always in the hangar during the rain and when this is not
possible
for example in Fly-Ins, I put nice RWM packing tape one meter
over the "camlocks" (in my case only three [3] of them front of the
windshield) when rain is expected . Simple, fast, easy, low-cost and
effective.
Of course this is not a professional solution, but it works very well.
You could made a mod preventing water to come, but why in the hell again
add
some dead weight?
Rubber is good, but let=B4s use it in the bed if really necessary. Hope
not!
If I have not cockpit covers omboard, I tape always also a refueling
cap.
Just in case!
There is a rubber sealing ring but I do not trust it.
"Number of pitfalls" ? Please please report them all!
There are number of pitfalls when not using camlocks or other
"fast-remove-cowling-system"!
Please loosen your hat...
Those of you who are building, I highly recommend to make a quick
release
system at least for the upper cowling.
Those who are flying, just consider to do it.
Just for your safety.
Cheers,
Raimo
OH-XRT #417
Finland
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